Community Youth Services: Jcdt Clinical Transition Specialist

TheClinical Transition Specialistwill provide assessment and connection to servicesfor adjudicated and at-risk youth who are demonstratinga need for mental health treatmentand are involvedin the Thurston and Mason counties juvenile court systems.

The services will includeassessment,brief intervention, case management,coordination with probation,staffand family support,and referral and linkage to community services.This position also provides trainings and consultation to Juvenile Justice staff.This position works primarily from within the detention centers in Olympia and Shelton, but also goes into home and community settings to assist in transitioning into services within the community.Starting salary is $4,629 per month.

Full-time, Exempt.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related fieldplustwoyearsexperienceproviding home, community and school based services,Credentialed in Washington State as a Child Mental Health Specialistpreferred,Requires one of the following licensures:Licensed Mental Health CounselorLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed PsychologistLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Mental Counselor AssociateLicensed Marriage and FamilyTherapisAssociateLicensed Social Worker AssociateExperienceconducting Mental HealthAssessementsand Risk AssessmentsExperiencewriting clinical documentation such as Mental Health Assessments,case notes, as well asservice plans,and crisis plans.Experience with and understanding ofmultiple systemsrelated to children and familiesincluding: Juvenile Justice, mental health, community and natural supports for families, schools, the Division of Children and Family Services(DCFS),etc,Experience and/or knowledge of cultural issues related to marginalized youth and young adults.Must be willing to learn and implement Evidence-based approaches and align with the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI)Must possessa high level of self-initiation, efficiency, organization skills and the ability to meet mandatory deadlines,Proficiency with or ability to learn and navigate Electronic Health Record systems.ProficiencywithorMicrosoft Office with the technical skills to efficiently use MS Word and Outlook, the internet and the intranet is also required,Ability to work anontraditionalschedulethat may includeevenings and weekends appointments,AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS:The ability to pass an extensive background check with no history of conviction or perpetration of child abuse or physical harm to a child or children or an individual aged 18 years and above who is or may be unable to take care of themselves, or is unable to protect themselves against harm or exploitation by reason of age, illness, trauma or disability, or any other reason.Professional and personal conduct that maintains a personal and professional background so that criminal history remains free from unlawful conduct.Certain crimes may disqualify employees to have unrestricted access to children or vulnerable populations in accordance with Department of Social Health and Services policy and Washington State law.Professional or personal conduct that causes this clearance to be suspended or denied will result in suspension and/or termination of employment.?

(Pursuant to RCW 43.43.832, 43.43.832(7), 43.43.834, 43.20A.710 and WAC 388-06.).A valid Washington State Driver License with a minimum of five years’ driving experience and a three-year good driving record evidenced on a Washington driver’s abstract.

The ability to pass and maintain a clean driving records check at employment and annually.Professional or personal conduct that results in a restricted or denied driving status could result in termination of employment.?

(Candidates relocating to the area must provide current proof of three-year driving record from current state; and have ten days from date of employment to provide a copy of a Washington Driver’s License and Washington driver’s abstract.)Proof of personal auto insurance levels provided on your insurance declaration page.Coverage must be current, and copies provided to HR at renewal.Coverages at or above $100,000 combined single limit is required for positions that require driving and is recommended and preferred for positions that have occasional driving.A sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences in the organization’s employment and service population.Must possess or obtain within 30 days of employment CPR/1stAid/Bloodborne Pathogen certification.?

Some positions require CPR before a first shift.Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.CYS is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, marital or nursing mother status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.MAJOR RESPONIBILITIES AND RELATED TASKS:Program ResponsibilitiesAssessesand screensyouth for access to mental health services who have been identified as at risk for mental health challenges.CompletesNeeds and StrengthsAssessments with each client aswell as Brief Mental Health Assessments and Risk Assessments.Providesbrief mental health intervention for youth who are incarcerated.Providesreferrals and linkages, in coordination with probation,to community services for youth and their families to support transition out of detention facilities.Collaborateswith Thurston and Mason Counties Juvenile Court and detention staff to identify the support, consultation and training needs of detention employees, court staff and family members.Testifiesand/or providesinformation to Thurston and Mason Juvenile Courts.Determineseligibility forThurston-MasonBehavioral Health Organization enrollment.Maintainsa screening log thatidentifies referrals, verifies (TMBHO) enrollment status.Meets with CYS Clinical Directorfor weekly supervision and collaborates on program development.Provides regular and ongoing communication and collaboration with Thurston and Mason County Juvenile Court and detention staff.Maintainsindividual charts and records that are compliant withagency,Division of Behavioral Health Resources (DBHR), and TMBHO requirements.About the Agency:CYS has been a successful and established non-profit in downtown Olympia for more than 40 years, providing a full continuum of care to meet the needs of at-risk youth and their families in our community.

Our 20+ programs help youth with: housing, placement stabilization, family preservation, foster care, education, job training, employment, independent living skills, delinquent behaviors, shelter, and basic needs.

About 4,000 youth – and their families – seek our services annually in their transition to become independent, successful adult members of society.Community Youth Services is the largest child welfare agency serving southwest Washington, employing over 140 staff and supporting 120 volunteers.

CYS provides a staff driven culture where we view our staff as our greatest asset in providing quality services, which shows in our 95% staff retention rate.For new full-time employees:3.6 weeks of vacation leave10 paid Holidays12 days of sick leaveMerit increases of 2.8% annually within pay gradeCost of Living increases annually when possibleFree benefits that include:Health insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) – CYS contributes $100 per monthDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceTeledocEmployee Assistance ProgramAfter one year of employment:Retirement: 100% vested with no time minimums.3% CYS contribution toward your 403(b) whether or not you invest yourself.Additional 100% CYS match of your retirement contributions up to 2% of your compensation.Eligible to apply for tuition assistance program.Employment Type: Full TimeYears Experience: 1 3 yearsBonus/Commission: No