Clinical Engagement Specialist

Company: Neighbor To Family
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: May 6, 2020

Job Description:

(0150-1637)
SUMMARY: The Clinical Engagement Specialist is responsible for providing clinical services to children and families that have been referred to NTF's prevention program. Facilitates needed services with individuals in the areas of psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations and develops and implements a therapeutic treatment plan for the client(s).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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• Makes initial contact with new referrals within one day of intake.
  
• Interviews family to obtain family history and provides clinical impression to team.
  
• Provides recommendations regarding service needs and timing of interventions.
  
• Initiates clinical interventions as needed with families, parents and caregivers, and children.
  
• Responsible for making contacts with each family as assigned and as determined by the service plan.
  
• Responsible for completing initial assessment for every family and individual subject within 48 hours of initial visit.
  
• Selects and utilizes assessment tools to measure current functioning and records results.
  
• Monitors child and family progress in the implementation of the individual treatment plan or service plan.
  
• Prepares and maintains all therapeutic records and reports on children and families seen.
  
• Plans and administers therapeutic interventions such as behavior modification, parenting education, and stress management therapy to assist clients in understanding danger threats, family dynamics, and individual needs and to increase protective factors.
  
• Refers client to supportive services to supplement interventions provided by NTF.
  
• Develops working relationships with local community providers pertaining to substance abuse, domestic violence and other clinical services.
  
• Follows all policies and procedures of the program to ensure the protection and safety of the children in the care of the program.
  
• Must be available for on-call and after hour support.
  
• Must obtain and/or maintain certification in TF-CBT.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A commitment to the goals and philosophy of Neighbor To Family.
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology, plus a minimum of two years of post Masters clinical experience in child welfare or related human services. Other Master level degrees in the Human Services field could be considered as long as it meets the standards set down by COA or Medicaid. Certification in TF-CBT preferred. Prior training in parenting curriculum such as Nurturing Parenting preferred.
  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: License and/or licensure eligible preferred. LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCPC in the state where employment is sought is preferred. In states where there is more than one level of licensure, the candidate must possess the highest level of licensure.
  BASIC SKILLS & GENERAL KNOWLEDGE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
  
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  • Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
    
  • Efficient time management and scheduling.
    
  • Trauma and sexual safety related to childhood abuse and neglect.
    
  • Knowledge of the range of available community resources
    
    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
    
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    • Valid state driver's license, appropriate insurance and reliable car
      
    • Florida & Georgia: Bodily liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/claim and $300,000/incident
      
    • Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening
      
    • Must submit to pass random drug tests during employment
      
    • Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
      
    • Must complete 40 hours of training annually
      
      REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to formulate opinions and recommendations that are applicable over a wide array of programmatic functions.
      CULTURAL COMPETENCY: Ability to relate, understand, accept and interact in a culturally sensitive manner.
      LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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