The Clinical Specialist II (CSII) position is responsible for providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services including assessment, counseling, supportive contacts and referrals serving individuals across the lifespan who are struggling with mental health, substance use and co-occurring issues through OPS and CCS. The CSII reports directly to the assigned supervisor with overall program supervision provided by.

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

Education/Licensure

• Master’s Degree in a related behavioral health field, accruing 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.
• In-training licensure: APSW, LPC-IT, or MFT-IT

Typical Physical Demands

• Requires driving, sitting, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching; and the ability to use and operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, phone, printer, cell phone, facsimile, etc.

Working Conditions

• May require evening or weekend hours depending on program and consumer’s needs. Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination series and booster vaccine(s) status, or non-vaccination status.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Provision of Clinical Services (high responsibility, 80% effort)

1. Performs accurate assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental health and/or co-occurring issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive manner by providing assessments within the context of the consumer’s perspectives and beliefs.
2. Provides a range of clinical services including level of care assessment, service coordination, therapy/counseling, support and referrals in a context that is supportive of the consumer’s culture, values and perspectives.
3. Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries and other information in a timely manner.
4. Works collaboratively with other community agencies to develop and maintain a continuum of care and maintain efficient use of community services.
5. Provides consultation and support related to areas of specialization.
6. Attends Team Meetings and presents consumer cultural and clinical information.
7. Maintains minimum direct and case management service hour expectations.
8. Works collaboratively with team members and takes a leadership role in service planning.

B. Program and JMHC Participation (high responsibility, 20% effort) 

1. Attends staff meetings, in-services and other program activities as requested.
2. Participates in JMHC committees, trainings and activities as directed and/or approved.
3. Provides consultation to other JMHC programs as necessary.

The above statements are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list but are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this employee.