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Youth Intervention Clinician
$57k-69k (estimate)
Full Time | Social & Legal Services
2 Months Ago
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COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTERS OF CHICAGO is Hiring a Youth Intervention Clinician Near Chicago, IL
About the role:
As a member of the High-Risk Youth Intervention Services (HRYIS) Team, the clinician will serve high-risk youth in identified Chicago communities with highly concentrated firearm violence. This role provides trauma-informed assessment and therapy services to youth in the office and community settings. Interventions include a range of therapeutic and behavioral services for youth and their families with histories of trauma and mental health needs. Services are flexible to the client’s and family’s needs. The clinician will provide services in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner.
What you will do:
- Deliver individualized assessment-based case management services to at-risk or high-risk youth to school-age youth 6 to 17 years old and their families
- Provide high-risk youth with evidence-based intervention services that reduce involvement in the criminal and juvenile system, increase school attendance, and when necessary, refer high-risk youth into therapeutic programs that address trauma recovery and other mental
- Administer the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) to each program participant to assess participant's risk and protective factors
- Complete intakes, assessments, develop case plans, and provide or connect the individuals to identified resources and services
- Conduct mental health assessments for youth assessed to need a mental health assessment
- Provide integrated, holistic, and trauma-informed mental health treatment for youth and families in homes, in a traditional office setting, and via telehealth
- Identify and address case management needs (i.e., securing resources, linking to other programs, vocational resources, etc.)
- Continually assess for any safety concerns and facilitate safety planning when indicated
- Actively outreach and collaborate with other providers involved in the identified client’s life such as teachers, case managers, parole officers, etc.
- Provide culturally appropriate, competent, and individualized plans in accordance with each client’s age, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and culture
- Work cooperatively with other members of the treatment team and participate in weekly team meetings
- Attend weekly, individual reflective supervision
- Maintain positive and mutually respectful relationships with other human service providers, entitlement agencies, health care vendors, and the community
- Assist with outcome measures
- Maintain compliance with clinical documentation, timelines and agency policies and procedures including meeting required timeframes for documentation and service notes
- Report to assigned supervisor and actively seek consultation whenever necessary or requested by supervisor
- Develop close working relationships with DCFS and DMH-funded agencies, and other mental health service providers
- Maintain compliance with confidentiality policies and procedures
- Participate in training opportunities
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Our ideal candidate:
Education and Experience:
- MA/MS in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field is required
- Clinical experience working with individuals and families living with mental illness
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Personal vehicle, valid Illinois driver’s license, and insurable driving record is required
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to be respectful of the diverse cultures of the people served and to provide culturally appropriate, competent, and individualized treatment in accordance with each client’s age, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and culture
- Clinical competencies, including trauma-informed care, as aligned with training mandated by C4
- Ability to develop and foster therapeutic relationships that center empathic, non-judgmental, strengths-based, and person-centered care
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
- Understanding of or willingness to learn about environmental stressors and impact on mental health
- Ability to work independently in the community and willing and motivated to seek support from supervisor and/or peers
- Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate behavior management techniques
- Understanding of personal and professional boundaries
- Ability to plan, develop and manage multiple projects
- Organizational skills
- Time and stress management skills
- Communication skills to include interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
- Conflict-resolution and diplomacy skills
- Computer literacy
- Problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Windows environment
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not require
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
SALARY
$57k-69k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/17/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/16/2024
WEBSITE
c4chicago.org
HEADQUARTERS
CHICAGO, IL
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1972
TYPE
Private
CEO
CHRIS CARROLL
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
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