Job Description
Clinical Specialist – Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
Location: Pierre, SD
Agency: Capital Area Counseling Service
Employment Category: Full-time
Employment Type: Hourly
Starting wage: $21.44/hr., DOE
Benefits: health, dental, and life insurance coverage; 401K participation; paid holidays; paid YMCA family membership; vacation and medical leave
Perquisites: continued education and certification opportunities; flexible work schedule; supportive team environment that promotes staff wellness and self-care
*CACS is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site which can provide opportunities for student loan reimbursement.
Position Description
The Clinical Specialist provides mental health support and case management services to youth and treatment parents as part of a collaborative team. Opportunities to serve individuals, groups, and families as part of the Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) program.
Duties / Responsibilities:
Provide increased therapuetic services, casemanagement, and supportive services to clients and treatment foster families.
Work within a team including client’s family and other community partner agencies.
Facilitate monthly home visits and quarterly team meetings.
Apply evidenced-based interventions according to strengths and needs of the youth/family.
Utilize culturally responsive approaches in working with diverse populations.
Complete comprehensive mental health assessments.
Develop, implement, and regularly review treatment plans.
Complete progress notes and other necessary documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
Complete documentation specific to TFC requirements, including monthly reports and quarterly treatment reviews.
Coordinate client care with other professionals and community partners.
Have knowledge of mental health diagnoses within the DSM-5-TR or its successor.
Deliver services in home, community, office settings, or wherever necessary to best meet youth/family needs.
Respond to crisis situations compassionately and appropriately.
Provide emergency on-call treatment parent support.
Opportunity to facilitate group sessions.
Required Skills / Abilities:
Clear screening for substantiated reports of child abuse or neglect.
Willingness to develop a thorough understanding of mental health services.
Meet annual TFC training requirements.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and confidentiality.
Be self-directive while also seeking clinical supervision when appropriate.
Maintain calendars and manage workload effectively.
Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
Proficient in computer applications and related technology.
Meet deadlines.
Follow all local, state, and federal laws.
Adhere to agency code of ethics, policies, and procedures.
May provide services in local or surrounding communities.
May need to use personal vehicle for work-related tasks when agency vehicles are unavailable.
Work hours may include some evening and weekend hours.
Must have a valid driver’s license and must provide proof of insurance.
Education and Experience:
Minimum of an associate degree in a social sciences or human services field.
Knowledge of mental health services with willingness to further develop skills and understanding.
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