Job Description

We are also accepting applications for a Bilingual Senior Community-Based Clinician!

The

Senior Community-Based Clinician

is responsible for providing assessment, treatment planning and appropriate therapeutic clinical interventions to individuals in Dane County in collaboration with natural and formal support systems. The Senior Community-Based Clinician works under the direct supervision of the Therapeutic Services Team Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities:

Direct Service

1. Provides clinical services to youth, adults, and/or families in a setting best fit to participant needs (e.g., in the home, community, telehealth office). These services may include:

a. A strengths-based assessment (including administration of evidence-based assessment measures as applicable)

b. Assessment of safety/stabilization need and development of safety plans and wellness maintenance plans when applicable or helpful.

c. Collaborative development of a culturally relevant treatment plan based on identified goals of participant and clinical insight into effective pathways to meeting those goals.

d. Provision of therapeutic interventions that may include psychotherapy, psychoeducation, skills training, attachment work, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, communication skills, boundary setting, etc.

e. Evaluation of progress in reaching goals and assistance with development and implementation of transition planning.

2. Participates actively in support teams of participants, including attendance at (or facilitation of) team meetings, consultation with other providers and team members when appropriate (including collaboration with ESU for crisis management), and recommend additional services or providers when applicable.

3. Demonstrates provision of a strengths-based, participant-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented philosophy to help youth, adults, and families meet their needs and realize their vision of the future.

4. As needed, provides in-the-moment support, skills coaching and intervention (in person or via phone) in accordance with the needs of the youth and family.

5. As applicable, assists with education about and planning for community-based alternatives (i.e., informal respite, transportation, in-home support, etc.) to inpatient hospital admissions.

6. When indicated, collaborates with ESU and/or first responders to support inpatient hospitalizations and engages actively in planning for discharge and re-engagement in community-based treatment.

7. Provides Mental Health Professional (MHP)/Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) duties and tasks for CCS participants receiving SF services as RISE, as capacity allows. This may include: Review of 6-month recovery plans and assessments to ensure that it is in compliance with QA standards and is clinically appropriate; provide feedback, clinical support, and consultation to SF's as needed; attend 6-month Recovery Plan Meetings to provide clinical oversight; review and approve service authorizations.

Administration

1. Completes all necessary referral/enrollment paperwork with the participant.

2. Completes all program participant-related paperwork (i.e., assessments, plans of care, progress notes etc.) according to established timelines.

3. Completes all program-related paperwork and enters information in data system (i.e., program participant data, logs, expense forms etc.) in a timely manner.

4. Remains in compliance with internal and external quality assurance measures.

5. Achieves and maintains Comprehensive Community Services certification (including initial training, ongoing training requirements, and supervision logs).

6. Manages time effectively to achieve and document a minimum of 25 hours per week of participant service hours.

7. Maintains current clinical license and fulfills WI DSPS licensure requirements.

Program Development & Implementation

1. Works collaboratively as a member of the Therapeutic Services Team, including teaming to meet the needs of other TST participants when their primary provider is unavailable.

2. Provides support to new TST clinicians by providing shadowing opportunities and other onboarding support as assigned by supervisor.

3. Continually develops clinical skills through regular clinical/reflective supervision, group participant consultation, training, attendance at relevant communities of practice, and independent study.

4. Provides mental health consultation and psychoeducation to participants' support teams as needed.

5. Engages in and facilitates co-learning opportunities with peers and colleagues.

6. Engages in additional program development opportunities including supervising interns based on capacity and interest.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or closely related field Holds and maintains valid Clinical License (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) Current Comprehensive Community Services certification or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of employment Ability to drive self and others via vehicle Daily access to a reliable vehicle, with valid drivers' license and insurance Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated experience working with individuals or families on issues related to mental health, community resources usage, care coordination and advocacy Experience working with others from diverse cultural backgrounds Commitment to strength-based, recovery-focused, trauma-informed programming Willingness to offer 1-2 evening availability slots (after 5pm) per week. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and maintain positive collaboration with others within and outside an organization Proficient computer skills, specifically in current versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point; and willingness to learn new skills as needed or required Ability to pay attention to detail and a commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties Willingness to occasionally work outside of regular business hours/regularly scheduled hours.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,741.00 - $70,588.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person