- Completes comprehensive substance abuse and mental health assessments using the GAIN tool
- Collaborates with court counselors regularly regarding status of referrals
- Refers and links to best practice treatment services administered by JJSAMHP Providers, family individual choice of provider, and/or JCPC programs
- Serves as a liaison between court counselors and provider agencies to ensure youth are connected to services
- Completes data collection and reporting for JJSAMHP group
- Attends Child and Family Team meetings and Care Reviews as needed and when relevant to assessment and linkage to treatment
- Maintains communication with Community Partners including JJSAMHP Group, Alliance staff, and JCPC programs
- Attends JJSAMHP monthly meetings and serves on the DJJ Hard to Serve committee
Educational Background:
Masters Level Licensed Clinician – LCSW; LPC; LMFT
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with adolescent substance abuse treatment is required, preferably with youth who are involved with the juvenile justice system.
- Must demonstrate strong clinical counseling, assessment, and administrative skills; skills to develop and maintain relationships with public agencies and community resources; and high professional ethics and standards.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team strongly preferred
- Training in Evidence Based Practices for working with Juveniles preferred (ex. 7 challenges/brief challenges)
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 1 2018
Active Until:
Mar 1 2018
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit