Clinical Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Description

The Crisis Program located at our new John E. Stevenson Youth Center on the DSCYF campus is looking for a licensed clinician to provide direct clinical care for youth ages 7-17. Responsibilities include clinical intake, individual, group and family therapy, case management and participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings. This positions schedule includes one day of work past 4:30 to accommodate caregiver availability for family therapy.

Essential functions are
fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are
not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in
the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not
restrictive, incumbents can complete similar job duties not specifically listed
here.

Works with youth and families and other formal or informal
supports to gather information used for connection to and delivery of
evidence-based behavioral health services.
Develops and implements plans of care, evaluates effectiveness,
and adapts plans according to the needs of children, youth, and their
families.
Refers or assigns youth and families to appropriate unit or staff
for effective service monitoring and delivery.
Communicates with public, private and state agencies, community
service organizations, courts, schools, police, and families in order to
develop, coordinate and evaluate effective behavioral health services and
programs.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure
appropriate behavioral health service plans.
Plans, directs, and evaluates the work of staff. Provides
technical guidance and supervision to staff and supervisors.
Prepares program budget requests to include resource allocations
and programmatic justification for such requests; submits requests to superior
for inclusion in divisional budget initiatives; oversees and monitors the use
of approved program funds.
Oversees the application of policies relating to quality assurance
regarding programs, services, and the rights of children, youth, and families.
Manages and directs the development of programs for children and
families; ensures programs conform to federal/state regulations and
departmental goals and objectives.
Writes, reviews and maintains comprehensive clinical records
including progress notes, summaries, and reports.