Clinical Therapist

CLINICAL THERAPIST: Under the direction of the Clinical Director, will provide individual and family therapy services to referred clients. The Therapist will serve as a critical leader and will be responsible for providing clinical services. The Therapist will be responsible for timely completion of diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, clinical notes, and discharge summaries. The Therapist will consistently use ethical clinical judgment in all activities that represent program youth for DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** M.S.W. or M.A. degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance and Counseling or closely related field. Must possess a license to practice in the State of New Mexico.

• Previous experience working with youth who have experience trauma to include, family violence, community violence or sexual assault. Also has knowledge or experience working or supporting DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking).
• Has a deep understanding of trauma and the effects it can have on the mind, body, and ability to connect and trust.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and how to identify the unique needs of the youth.
• Team oriented and able to implement a strengths-based individualized approach to providing trauma-responsive services.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with the public, especially with the staff of community agencies.
• Ability to provide public speaking, staff training, and community presentation services.
• Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment, including high standards of morals and speech.
• Must be dependable and flexible regarding working hours.
• Has the ability to adjust quickly to instructions be it written and orally presented.
• Candidate will have strong communication skills to ensure directions, plans and teams are clear of needs and expectations for each individual. 
• Must be able to use discretion in all facets of work-related situations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive): 

• Provide high-quality support, clinical services, and crisis management services to the residents on their caseload.
• Complete diagnostic assessment on all residents assigned to determine treatment needs and provide ongoing assessments to determine when clinical goals have been achieved and new goals need to be identified.
• Develop treatment plans that include interventions, objectives, and appropriate, observable, and measurable goals.
• Ensure all clinical documents are filed in the electronic medical record on time, complete with the appropriate clinical content.
• Participate in and contribute to all service planning, including all treatment services, trainings, supervision, and other meetings to ensure quality care.
• Acknowledge and protect resident confidentiality.
• Maintain professional licensure as a mental health provider in good standing based on licensure requirements.
• Provide written monthly program reports to the Clinical Director no later than the 5th of the following month.
• Will work directly with the Clinical Director and Program Manager in formulating admission and referral policies and procedures.
• Will develop reports as required.
• Will provide in-service training for YDI staff.
• Attend all required training and meetings.
• To adhere to agency Program Policies and Procedures Manual, Program Operations Manual, handbooks, and Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Attend individual, and group supervision as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is exempt from overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  This is a professional position, which requires organizational and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with YDI employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies.  Strict adherence is required to all regulation concerning confidentiality.

Must be in good general health.  Background investigation to include fingerprinting will be required.  TB Skin Test and Physical may be required every two years.

Frequent travel is required by employee and proof of satisfactory car insurance is required.

Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice.  This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director.