SCHOOL BASED CLINICIAN - LSW/LCSW

Description

Works with the client in examining the alternatives regarding the client’s situation as a means of problem-solving. Educates clients and/or advocates for them regarding the availability and pursuit of needed resources when appropriate.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 

• Provides assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family and group counseling.
• Provides classroom workshops in life skills and school readiness success.
• Coordinates clinical and case management services with school staff, parents and other partners providing care to client.
• Participates in the discharge plan once the client has been released from the hospital, drug treatment center, shelter, juvenile detention center, etc.
• Manages all agency expectations for case recording, statistical, and other documentation on a timely basis and according to the policies of the Agency.
• Develops professional partnerships and represent the agency with professionalism and integrity.
• Develops professional partnerships and represent the agency with professionalism and integrity.
• Writes an assessment that clearly communicates understanding of the situation, including such factors as client’s strengths/weaknesses, client’s needs and aspirations, and awareness of environmental resources, opportunities and expectations.
• Refers client for psychiatric, psychological, or other services, when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Other: 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: 

Education:

• Master’s Degree in social work or counseling, or related field 
• LSW required, LCSW preferred

Experience:

• At least 3 years post Master’s Degree experience working with children and adolescents.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
• Demonstrates ability in providing comprehensive counseling services, including like skills training and crisis intervention.
• Displays of strong knowledge base in case conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment.
• Understands systems and incorporate this knowledge into work. This includes both family systems and the multiple systems impacting a student’s life.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• Knowledge of public/community resources that are helpful to clients and their families
• Knowledge of committee functioning with the ability to serve on agency and interagency committees
• Knowledge of models of assessment and diagnosis of individuals/families, including
• Knowledge of family systems and dynamics and stages of family life (adopted, blended, single and foster family dynamics)
• Knowledge of individual and families from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates empathy with the client but seek to be objective in the interest of the client
• Understands and deals with ambivalence on the part of the client, such as when the client wants help but is unable to ask for it or does not use it.
• Demonstrates an ability to deal with client’s anxiety or discomfort which may be manifested by nervousness, rudeness, impatience, irritability, indignation, anger, fear, tears, etc.
• Recognizes the importance of the termination process by discussing it with clients. 

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 sites.
• 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 events needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.