Therapist – Juvenile Justice Center

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS

DEPARTMENT: Juvenile Justice Center

HIRING AUTHORITY: Director

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The current starting time for this position will vary.  Some evening hours and weekend hours may be needed based on the needs of the facility.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direction, provides direct and indirect services to residents, their families and designated others; implements program components, participates in research and program evaluations, monitors record keeping and collects and develops statistics; provides regular and periodic review of the clinical record for the purpose of monitoring/reviewing the activities of assigned staff; performs assessment and service planning, direct service and dispute resolution; maintain clinical and administrative record keeping; monitors and initiates action to ensure that maximum standards of efficiency and productivity are promoted and upheld.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct and indirect services to residents, their families and designated others.

Performs leadership roles as assigned by the Treatment Manager.

Implements program components including individual and group modalities.

Teaches clinical methods and assists with program functioning.

Conducts thorough, accurate, and clinically sound triage/screening with residents/guardian/family members in a timely manner.

Ensures administrative paperwork is accurate and up to date, including staff activity logs, statistical reports and case lists.

Maintains clinical documentation accurate and up to date, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans and other required documentation.

Participates in agency and system staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a directly related mental health field from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a professional staff providing mental health services

 Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience working with adolescents
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, co-occurring disorders and/or individuals with trauma history
• Previous experience in the supervision and/or management of professional staff

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC)
• Possession of valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Problems and behavior pattern of delinquent and neglected youth
• Principles of management, including program planning and staffing
• Current information of appropriate resources with the mental health community
• The Michigan Mental Health Code
• Mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilities
• Applicable computer applications
• Techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with elected officials, administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public
• Public Speaking and training

Ability to:

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Maintain the confidentiality
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

• The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

  
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.