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JOB OVERVIEW:

The Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI) is a nationally recognized provider serving children, adolescents, and adult survivors of trauma as well as individuals who engage in problematic sexual behavior and/or intimate partner violence. JJPI is seeking a fee-for-service Forensic Outpatient Clinician for our Safety & Responsibility Program (SRP).

Preference will be awarded to candidates who have experience working with adults who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviors and/or intimate partner violence. This candidate must be committed to providing the highest quality clinical services to participants in JJPI’s programs.

The Outpatient Clinician will report to the Director of the Safety and Responsibility Program.

ROLE TYPE: Fee-for-Service

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the highest quality clinical services to all clients of JJPI.
• Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions for adults with a history of problematic sexual behaviors and/or relational violence.
• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosexual evaluations for adult participants referred to the adult outpatient program.
• Interview participants and other parties involved in participants’ care.
• Administer psychometric measures and interpret results.
• Write comprehensive evaluation reports in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate with a supervising psychologist on determining DSM-5 diagnoses.
• Attend clinical meetings and scheduled supervision.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements.
• Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions for adult and adolescent participants.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with other agencies.
• Maintain a caseload of participants.
• Make initial contact with the participant within five working days of assignment.
• Adhere to all organizational procedures regarding clinical documentation:
  • Complete the Initial Resiliency Plan Review within the first two visits with the client.
  • Complete updated resiliency plans every 6 months or as clinically indicated.
  • Complete progress notes within 24 hours of each individual session and within 72 of each group session.
  • Complete a discharge summary within 48 hours of the termination date.
  • Complete and provide statistical reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week/pay period.
  • Complete and submit utilization reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week.
  • Complete required court reports for court-involved clients.
• Follow up appropriately with clients and probation when a participant has missed a session.
• Maintain compliance with guidelines and requirements of various funders.
• Work effectively with other staff members and contribute to the development of a team approach to treatment.
• Understand and communicate with other programs within the agency and work to foster a collaborative team approach across all programs.
• Understand the impact of the caseload requirements on the financial performance of the agency.
• Work with other staff members to develop new treatment programs to promote the financial performance of the agency.
• Promote the agency in interactions with other agencies and professionals.
• Must maintain own liability insurance

SKILLS:

• Ability to work effectively with other staff members and contribute to the team approach to treatment
• Ability to meet timelines
• Written and oral communication skills
• Preferred: Training in risk assessment and evidenced-based/informed treatment and assessment for adults with problematic and abusive sexual behavior and adults who have engaged in intimate partner violence
• Preferred: Training related to juvenile justice and/or problematic sexual behavior in adolescents

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of relevant clinical work experience specifically in the field of working with a forensic population (preferably with histories of problematic sexual behavior and intimate partner violence/domestic violence, which can include internship/practicum experience)
• Experience in risk assessment preferred
• Experience working with adolescents with delinquency issues preferred

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in a field related to clinical work from an accredited program
• Relevant clinical licensure preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)

PAY GRADE: 18

EOE