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Child & Family Service

Clinical Specialist II

Child & Family Service, Wailuku, Hawaii, United States, 96793


Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values:

H umility,

O wnership,

P erseverance,

E ngagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Coordinates all aspects of a youth's intake including accepting and responding to referrals, ensuring all consents are signed and all required documents received. Provides assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions according to treatment plan. Utilizes a broad variety of culturally sensitive diagnostic and treatment modalities and techniques appropriately and selectively. Coordinates and implements the youth's treatment plan related to social and independent living skills. Provides family counseling as needed and works with family members to ensure successful transition to the next level of care.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Masters' Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1-4 years of clinically supervised progressive work experience inclusive of residency, internship, or practicum in the care of treatment of young in a mental health or educational setting.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Good verbal and written skills in therapeutic assessment and treatment, interviewing, recording, and letter writing. Able to assess family dynamics, strengths, and weaknesses to appropriately match a participant with a potential home. Ability to provide supervision to Clinical Specialists and Life Skills Specialists working with challenging families to improve their parenting skills. Must also support the commitment to preserving a participant's connection with their family of origin and reunification with biological family. Knowledge of the Department of Health's Child and Adolescent Mental Health's (CAMHD) Performance Standards and Best Practices.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract; continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver's abstract.

Verification of licensure/certification will be required at the time of appointment/hire, and continued employment is contingent on maintaining licensure/certification.

Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.

Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR and First Aid classes.

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