POSITION SUMMARY

In cooperation with Clay County school districts, provides clinical mental and behavioral health services and related support to students and their families within the assigned school districts. The position serves as an active team member of the School-Based Trauma Informed Care Team to address student and family needs and functioning within the academic environment and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Primary role will be to provide individual/family therapy and group-based services and substance use education to middle and high school level students who may be experiencing substance use and/or disciplinary related concerns.  
• Provision of services will also include assessment, evaluation, summer school groups, referral and coordination for additional services, crisis evaluation, resource & referral assistance to appropriate services within Tri-County and the community.
• Provides school and community-based services to assigned caseload, utilizing independent judgment and decision-making regarding appropriate treatment needed.
• Assists clients with developing personal support systems, including, but not limited to, work with family members, legal guardians, recovery communities, etc.
• Provides crisis intervention to consumer’s experiencing a psychiatric or substance use related crisis and utilize clinical judgment in recommending appropriate treatment recommendations, including the need for hospitalization or residential treatment.
• Completes progress notes in AVATAR within 72 hours of service provided which clearly reflect interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.
• Problem solves issues accessing community resources to assist with basic needs as well as emergency situations, advocates for consumers in regard to receiving proper health care and assists consumers in resolving matters of significance.
• Coordinates family and team staffing for challenging cases, utilizing independent judgment and decision-making regarding recommendations for services on behalf of the agency.
• Uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment.
• Coordinates Professional Development services at individual school sites as needed. 
• Coordinates expansion of psycho-educational services at individual school sites and to parents in the community as needed. 
• Provides active outreach to persons who may be reluctant to engage and begin to develop a working alliance towards understanding their individual concerns and needs. 
• Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.
• Maintains required training and certifications.
• Maintains required agency productivity standards.
• Attends and actively participates in all staff meetings.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Education/Certifications:
• Master’s Degree required in a Social Services field.
• CADA – Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor; or
• CRADC -  Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or
• LPC/LCSW, provisionally licensed or eligible.
• At least one year experience in working with substance use disorders.
• Active driver’s license and minimum state-required auto-insurance.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required (offered upon hire).

Experience Required:
• 1 to 3 years prior work-related experience required.
• 3 to 5 years of prior related experience preferred

Required Knowledge:
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis and symptoms.
• General knowledge of community resources and/or the willingness to research as needed.
• Considerable knowledge of substance use disorders and DSM-5 diagnosis.
• Knowledge of community referring agencies and collaborative strategies.
• Knowledge in trauma-informed care

Skills/Abilities:
• Strong crisis management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to use and troubleshoot basic business equipment.
• The ability to interact with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy and timeliness in project output.
• The ability to maintain a high level of client confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize tasks for optimum efficiency.