Friends of Youth is a not for profit organization committed to the support of youth and young adults in our community. With 60 years of experience, 20 program sites, and national accreditation, we provide safe places and emotional support for youth and families in challenging circumstances. Our services include:
-Residential Services, providing therapeutic residential services, including foster care, to youth under 18;
-Homeless Support Services, providing outreach, overnight shelter, case management, employment and housing for homeless youth and young adults in East King County
-Youth and Family Services, providing counseling, substance abuse treatment, prevention and parenting programs in East King County.
Youth and Family Services is looking for a part-time mental health clinician to work with clients in the transitional living programs.
This position requires a Master's Degree in a social service field and a license is preferred.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Counseling Services
Part of a 60% direct service goal requiring an ongoing caseload of 20-30 clients (1.0 FTE).
Provide individual, couple, family and group counseling, intake and assessment, crisis intervention, drop-in, and follow up services. Services are provided in the office, at local schools, and/or by phone, or at other locations as assigned by Program Manager.
Community Education
Part of a 60% direct service goal.
Provide education and prevention services, i.e., parenting classes, skill building classes, and community and school trainings and presentations.
Outreach
Part of a 60% direct service goal.
Provide ongoing outreach to children, youth, parents, schools and communities to ensure awareness of community needs and service availability.
Develop and maintain positive relations with community referral sources.
Case management
Part of a 60% direct service goal.
Provide case consultation, linkage to and coordination of services with collateral contacts and advocacy for assigned clients.
Utilize agency programs/services in efforts to provide a continuum of care.
Documentation and Evaluation
Provide necessary agency and program statistical information and information necessary for program/services evaluation.
Maintain case records in an accurate and timely manner per all WAC, COA, PHP and King County requirements.
Meet with supervisor on a regular basis and attend required meetings, consultations and trainings.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Master's Degree in a Social Services field.
Washington State Counselor Registration or Washington State Counselor Certification or eligible for and working towards attaining certification.
Experience in counseling children, youth, and families.
Experience in leading groups, trainings, and workshops.
Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of treatment approaches for individual and family counseling, crisis intervention and brief therapy.
Knowledge of group process.
Ability to develop and monitor goal-directed treatment relationships.
Ability to work in a community setting.
Ability to develop community resources and market services.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to read, write and speak in English.
Knowledge of relevant WAC and COA standards and participation in the Performance Quality Improvement process.
Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.
Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter to veronica@friendsofyouth.org.
- Location: Redmond
- Compensation: DOE
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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