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Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Clinician - Jefferson County Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility

Watertown, Wisconsin

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Clinician for their Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility. The role involves providing individual therapy, supervising group therapy, and coordinating services for youth aged 10-17 in crisis situations.

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Responsibilities

Interview, assess, screen, and approve admissions of youth for services at YCSF

Assist with admissions process on site, assisting families with paperwork completion and orientation of youth to the program

Supervise the youth coordinator, providing weekly individual supervision, review and sign off on youth care plans and service recommendations/resources

Facilitate treatment and value-added groups for the youth including but not limited to DBT skills, sex education, healthy relationships, cultural awareness, substance use, independent living and life skills for 8 youth across the gender spectrum, ages 10-17 years old

Provide daily (more frequently as needed) 1:1 individual therapy session following treatment plans utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches in the spirit of DBT

Complete assessments to develop youth care plans including stabilization and safety plans

Provide DBT training and coaching to the direct care staff by engaging in activities/programming to role model and teach DBT skills to both youth and staff

Provide weekly clinical supervision to Youth Treatment Specialists in the YCSF program per DHS 34 requirements

Engage in monthly peer review with clinical supervisor per DHS 50

Participate as a member of the medical peer review committee per DHS 50

Participate in consultation teams both as a team member and as a facilitator for program staff to assist in monitoring the fidelity of the milieu group therapy

Participate in weekly consultation, training and supervision on the integrated treatment model

Conduct daily risk assessments to ensure the youth are safe and not a risk to themselves or others

Coordinate with Jefferson County Crisis Services as needed

Work collaboratively with child and family team to implement a comprehensive treatment plan outlining each youth’s identified target behaviors

Attend court hearings as needed to provide updates and advocate for youth

Work on-call to ensure clinical needs of youth are being met and provide clinical guidance to staff during crisis after hours

Document all interactions in the electronic medical record SecurManage

Engage with youth’s support network and participate in family engagement initiatives

Attend psychiatric medical appointments and assist in medication administration

Keep appropriate documentation for all funding sources

Maintaining resident record files in accordance with YCSF certification, Department and Health Services (DHS) 50 and 34 to ensure all records are updated and complete

Uphold and promote a positive and supportive culture for youth and staff

Maintain confidentiality within all written and verbal communications

Provide coverage and direct service to youth as needed

Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position

Qualification

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Individual therapyYouth care plansCrisis interventionCultural competenceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSupervision skillsTeam collaborationDocumentation skills

Required

A master's degree in a social work, psychology, or a behavioral science field

Training license as an Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist In-Training required

Full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist preferred

Two years field work experience or employment experience working with children or families with significant life needs

Working knowledge of computer applications preferred (Windows and Microsoft Word)

Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of each client

Knowledge and skills to work with population age 10-17

Valid driver's license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements

Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, drug test, and driver's license check