Description:
Position: Community Based Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Clinician I (OJJDP Grant Funded)
Supervisor: New Visions Program Supervisor
Supervisees: None
FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $44,580.
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WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Oversees interventions and activities with youth participants and their parent/caregiver through the Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach model under the service provision of the OJJDP: Opioid Affected Youth grant.
This includes but is not limited to:
Complete 21 hours of Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach model implementation training and 12 consultation calls along with video-taping submissions as required by model.
Administer the Adolescent-Community Reinforcement approach from multiple locations across Hampton Roads, primarily in the client’s home and various community locations.
Participate in on-going professional development and supervision.
Assist A-CRA Supervisor with implementing and executing a comprehensive marketing plan to local partners to expand knowledge and access to the program.
Facilitate psycho-educational A-CRA training with youth and parent/caregiver: including relapse prevention and sobriety sampling, rapport building, and motivation by reinforcing skills learned during sessions.
Development of Comprehensive, Individualized Treatment Plans/Goals of Counseling utilizing the Happiness Scale to enhance development of the youth’s problem-solving skills, foster adolescent-caregiver relationship skills, job-seeking skills, and anger management skills.
Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process as needed.
Ensure ongoing communication and coordination with team members, partner agencies and
community stakeholders throughout service delivery.
Tracking the day-to-day activities to ensure program tasks are completed on time, successfully, and in a manner consistent with the Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach Model, program goals, departmental policies, and grantor’s terms and conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services or Psychology
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C) or a Licensed Eligible Clinician
Knowledge of principles and practices of professional counseling and or social work, including case management methods and techniques.
Two years’ experience working directly with youth and families providing clinical mental health and substance use treatment interventions in a community setting.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Have access to a personal vehicle without prior notice.
Must have and maintain a working cell phone.
Demonstrate proficient computer skills and command of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficient in using EHR’s and other software applications.
Strong organizational and presentation skills.
Ability to engage with clients and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Demonstrates self-confidence in their decision making and has strong work ethics.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, using both quantitative and qualitative input.
Knowledge of local social and health resources to make effective referrals and follow-ups .
Demonstrates knowledge of trauma informed and best practice concepts and practice regarding holistic substance use treatment, recovery, and wellness.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Meet background check requirements.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends as required.
Able to travel throughout the Hampton Roads area on a regular basis.
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