Clinical Associate

Job purpose

Work cooperatively with the site Clinical Supervisor to provide clinical leadership to treatment team members in the development and implementation of strategies for mental health programming in the Therapeutic School setting. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Align practice and work with the agency mission, vision, guiding principles, trauma-informed care, the Neurosequential Model and the Re-ED philosophy.
• Provide emotional support for children and families to build effective, trusting relationships with them and significant members of the child's ecology.
• Assist the Clinical Supervisor in the oversight of mental health programming, service delivery and documentation in the Therapeutic School setting.
• Assist the Clinical Supervisor in the development of Individual Service Plans and Individual Crisis Management Plans.
• Assist the Clinical Supervisor with the intake and discharge process, following all established procedures. In conducting intake, the Clinical Associate is expected to make home visits whenever appropriate.
• Develop and present clinically oriented training for providers in conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Assist in the completion and updating of Mental Health Assessments.
• Assist in maintaining clinical records in accordance with PEP policy and procedures.
• Assist with the assessment, management and resolution of crisis situations with children and their families.
• Facilitate, design, teach, model and consult around individual and group treatment activities provided in the program.
• Assist the Clinical Supervisor with Quality Assurance activities.
• Assist in the completion of required outcome measures as needed.
• Participate in the agency crisis team and assist in response to crisis/emergency as assigned by Sr. Director, Clinical Services.
• Complete assigned duties competently and within expected time frames.
• Utilize safe work practices for self and others.
• Demonstrate word processing skills and program navigation skills.
• Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required trainings, including but not limited to: Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Standards of Practice.
• Participate in staff development activities, parent conferences, team meetings, and staff meetings as scheduled or assigned.   
• Work respectfully with a culturally diverse population of clients.
• As a representative of the agency and profession, present self with decorum and in dress that is appropriate to the day's activities.
• Adhere to PEP and ESC policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field minimally required; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensure required (LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW).
• Eligible for the Educational Aide Certificate under Ohio Department of Education.
• Experience with emotionally disturbed children and their families.
• Communicate accurately and effectively, both written and orally.
• Demonstrate effective decision-making skills.
• Utilize good judgment under routine and stressful work conditions.
• Work professionally, effectively and collaboratively with others.

Physical requirements

• Ability to participate in physical interventions, when necessary, and with fidelity to the        methods taught through the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model. Physical interventions require intense physical exertion. The object is to safely control/maintain a struggling and aggressive young person ranging from 50 – 250 pounds.  Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: kneeling, possibly for extended periods of time on hard surfaces, bending, twisting, and holding.
• Ability to participate in therapeutic outdoor education/field trips which may involve hiking, biking, climbing, and swimming.
• Ability to use a computer and keyboard (eye-hand coordination and repetitive movements related to keyboarding).
• Ability to move around the classroom/center/community and sit and stand for more than an hour at a time.
• Ability to visually and auditorily assess and monitor the mental health status of students for safety purposes.
• Ability to meet driver eligibility standards and operate an agency leased vehicle.

Direct reports

None