GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Specializes in Forensic Behavioral Health, provides forensic assessment and forensic specific treatment to all clients presented to the clinic by utilizing individual treatments inclusive of individual, family and group therapy to address identified client needs. Assists Lead clinician in representing and promoting CRT at various community and professional forums specifically at Support Court.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Master’s Degree in behavioral health (social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or alcohol and drug counseling).
Minimum Years of Experience: 4 years of experience is required
Active Certification in good standing in: Must have a valid driver’s license as a LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCA or LADC
Demonstrate skills in: Treating individuals 18 years and older referred or seeking Substance use and mental health and/or co-occurring treatment.
Knowledge of: Knowledge of Harm Reduction Model and resources available to substance using population, ability to learn Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment model. Knowledge of physical, medical, and pharmacological issues related to
substance dependency. Educates clients on issues associated with chemical dependency treatment. Strong practice of Cognitive Behavioral therapy and other evidence-based practices. Excellent communication skills, ability to press ideas clearly and objectively orally and in writing as necessary. Ability to maintain client confidentiality in accordance to CRT policy, and state and federal regulations. Awareness/sensitivity to all types of issues related to client diversity. Knowledge of DSM.
Physical and TB Required: Yes
Bilingual: Preferred - Language: Spanish
Driving Required: Yes Agency Vehicle Yes Employee’s Own Vehicle Yes
Active Driver License in good standing required upon hire and throughout employment
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks involve sedentary to light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
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