Thursday, June 14, 2012

Clinical Specialist II - Children's Home Society of Washington (Seattle)

Clinical Specialist II (Seattle)

Clinical Specialist II
Posting # - 01-006-2012

REPORTS TO: Program Manager or Community Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
SUPERVISES: 0
LOCATION: Seattle, WA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides ongoing clinical and/or case management services to a diverse CHSW consumer population including specialized treatment/services in a variety of settings. Conducts intake, assessment and diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for complex and specialized treatment implementation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conducts initial consumer screening, intake, and assessment
· Assesses and determines consumer diagnosis/service need and develops treatment/service plan and/or makes appropriate community referral
· Implements treatment/service plan using a variety of therapeutic/educational interventions in a variety of locations and settings
· Performs treatment/service evaluations and follow-up
· Performs administrative duties associated with a clinical setting
· Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community resources
· Provides leadership, coordination for a select group of staff and/or volunteers
· Advocates for the values of a diverse population within CHSW and the Community
· Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters degree in Social Work or related field required, plus 5+ experience postgraduate clinical practice with children, youth, and families
· Required Agency Affiliated Counselor Credential
· Knowledge of child, adolescent, and family development
· Understanding of various treatment principles and interventions
· May require additional training on one or more specialized clinical areas: including but not limited to sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, co-occurring disorders, chemical dependency, etc
· Skill in complex clinical assessment and diagnosis
· Understanding of the provision of services to a diverse socioeconomic and cultural population
· Proficient in MS Office
· Requires Department of Health License in one of the following: Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor
· A valid Washington State driver's license is required
· Proof of CPR and First Aid Certification is required
· HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens training is required
· Must possess strong human relations skills to communicate and work effectively within a culturally diverse work environment and community

To apply click on the link below.
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1566271

  • Location: Seattle
  • Compensation: DOE
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