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Summary
The purpose of the Juvenile Justice Clinician position is to act as a stabilizer and provide assessment, counseling and service linkage to youth at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system and/or at risk of delinquency. This position provides individual, family and/or group therapy, life skills training, and educational & therapeutic group activities as defined by client need to 10-17-year-old youth within the program service area.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following and other duties may be assigned as needed.
Daily Job Duties
Maintain an active caseload of 25-30 youth at risk of delinquency at a time
Attend any scheduled Clinical Team meetings within assigned area for purposes of ongoing program development related to clinical efficacy, case review/staffing, and professional development
Facilitate groups for discretionary clients – at risk of delinquency within designated LANs
Ensure all required intake documentation is complete and accurate.
Responsible for maintaining active CCBYS client files with documents not exceeding more than 2 weeks past due
Monitor and supervise clients to ensure their safety and well-being during programming hours and transport.
Assist Crisis Intervention Specialist with Juvenile Justice partner collaboration and outreach
Collaborate with Reporting Center staff regarding participant referrals
All other duties as assigned
Training Requirements
Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position.
Comply with IDHS program standards and requirements for CCBYS
Comply with the State of Illinois mandated reporting law.
Complete all required Federal, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and Agency Core Curriculum and Mandated Reporter trainings, meetings and workshops as required.
Complete all other trainings as assigned.
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.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree (MA/MS/MSW) required. Previous experience with at-risk youth preferred.
Other Qualifications
Must be available to work evenings and weekend and flexible in scheduling.
Will be required to transport clients in own vehicle.
Must be able to accept and incorporate constructive feedback.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Illinois driver’s license with a clear driving record.
Documentation verifying current automobile insurance.
LCPC or LCSW Preferred – LPC or LSW required.
Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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