Description

· Provides individual, family and group therapy, as well as case management, advocacy and referral/linkage to all clients.

· Provides assessment, treatment planning, advocacy, crisis intervention, and referral/linkage services.

· Provides group counseling services using prescribed group curricula (i.e. Anger Coping, SPARCS, SSGRIN) when applicable.

· Provides time limited individual counseling with emphasis on skill building and problem resolution.

· Provides clinical and/or administrative supervision to master’s level student interns.

· Conducts intern evaluations and maintain related university relationships.

· Manages all agency expectations for case recording, statistical, and other documentation on a timely basis.

· Monitors school-level implementation of the SCOPES Initiative across assigned SCOPES Initiative sites.

· Provides classroom workshops, teacher/parent/community trainings.

· Coordinates clinical and case management services with school staff, teachers and parents.

· Attends required training as directed.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

· Master’s Degree in social work, required.

· Clinical Licensure (LCPC, LCSW, or other), preferred 

Experience:

· At least three years post Master’s Degree experience working with children and adolescents.

· Prior experience working with children and families in a school and community setting.

Other:

· Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop professional partnerships.

· Demonstrates ability to engage complex and high risk clients, respond to frequent crises, and engage parents.

· Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records and prepare reports in a timely fashion.

· Understands and commits to the mission, goals and philosophy of the Agency.

KEY COMPETENCIES

· Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.

· Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 

· Must be able to transport oneself to and from work visits.

· Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.

· Constantly moves to assist during program activities.

· Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables and easels.

· At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event’s needs. 

· Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.