The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Deliver therapeutic and psychoeducation services including supervised psychotherapy, to youth aged 10 through 17 on dispositional orders served through the Wood County Human Service Department Youth Justice team.
• Engage in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning to address mental health, substance use, and criminogenic needs experienced by youth.
• Provide flexible services using a combination of psychotherapy and psychoeducation techniques in various settings including in-home, out-of-home, and community-based settings to accommodate the unique needs of the youth and family.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions to enhance youth’s skills in areas such as problem-solving, decision-making and perspective taking.
• Develop and facilitate skill-building groups utilizing Decision Points evidence-based curriculum for youth.
• Foster trusting relationships through effective and meaningful contact with youth and family. 
• Identify and leverage the natural strengths, abilities, and competencies of the youth and their family.
• Document service notes timely and maintain youth files in accordance with agency standards. Complete all required documentation for enrollment in certified Integrated Behavioral Health Outpatient Program.  
• Maintain and promote effective collaborative relationships with all community partners. Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Complete all assigned trainings.
• Responsible to know and practice the safety policies of the county and CW Solutions. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner.
• Attend staff meetings, appropriate training and education, and clinical supervision.
• Represent the Department and CW Solutions in the community at meetings and other events. 
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Education: Required - Must meet requirements to be, at minimum, a Qualified Treatment Trainee (QTT) which includes having a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human service field, appropriate state licensure or certification as a Marriage and Family Therapist in training, a Professional Counselor in training, an Advanced Practice Social Worker or a certified Independent Social Worker.

Experience: Required - At least two years’ experience working with children and families in an area related to child abuse, neglect, and/or delinquency is preferred. Intent to work toward supervised clinical experience is required.

Transportation: Required - This position requires the staff member hold a valid driver’s license and use their personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement is provided for all business-related travel. 

Key Knowledge: Preferred – Comprehensive knowledge of the youth justice system.  

Essential Skills:

• Clinical knowledge of therapeutic services and assessments. 
• Ability to critically think by constructively utilizing training and the education provided as well as supervisory consultation. 
• Ability to establish rapport with youth and their families, service providers, and community partners.
• A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both participants and fellow employees.
• Possess cultural humility and ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable and diverse populations.
• Adaptability to changing environments and situations.
• Effectively respond to behavior crisis situations that builds safety for youth. 
• Ability to motivate and empower youth and families to achieve their personal goals.
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, person-focused and have clear sense of boundaries and ethical guidelines.
• Excellent conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.