What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDT CLINICIAN position at Boys and Girls Village INC?
Description
PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM:
Extended Day Treatment (EDT) provides services to children who have returned or are returning home from out-of-home care and require a moderate level of treatment or are at imminent risk of placement due to mental health issues or emotional disturbances.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The EDT Clinician provides individual, group and family therapy, case management and milieu treatment to children with DSM V, Axis I diagnosis. Services are delivered after school as an extension of the school day. The Program Manager provides weekly supervision to the clinician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides psychosocial assessments, goal setting and treatment planning, oversight of 8-10 cases and engages in effective discharge planning
- Facilitates individual/group/family therapies, multifamily groups, therapeutic recreation, crisis intervention services, parent education and support, and service coordination/case management by working collaboratively with families and through a multi-disciplinary team approach
- Gathers information necessary to authorize the delivery of services.
- Co-facilitates weekly multifamily group.
- Completes all required paperwork in accordance with Medicaid, COA, and Boys & Girls Village Standards and time requirements.
- Participates in on call rotation
- Attends and completes all trainings as required.
- Assists milieu in staff in managing crises
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborates with the family, the Department of Children & Families, area schools, mental health community agencies and juvenile justice system to develop treatment plans
- Completes monthly DCF data forms in compliance with state mandates.
- Collaborates with Psychiatrist and Program Manager concerning clinical treatment and medication.
- Provides assistance during client crisis via monthly on call rotation.
- Keeps Program Manager apprised of at risk situations.
- Assists with transportation when necessary to or from program
- Performs additional duties as assigned to deliver seamless services through .
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- LMSW or the equivalent, must be licensed or license eligible
- Energetic, creative and demonstrate the presence to lead groups with children
- Must have proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in developing and running groups.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish).
- Substantial experience working with children and families within a system approach to treatment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be in sufficient physical condition in order to engage in a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Must be able to climb several flights of stairs
- Must be able to work with clients in a variety of settings
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT (i.e., necessary travel, unusual work hours, unusual environmental conditions, etc.)
- Evenings may be required
- Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to drive to off campus sites for home visits and collaborative meetings
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule