Hybrid Juvenile Detention Clinician (Clinician) bei City of Norfolk, VA
City of Norfolk, VA · Norfolk, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Norfolk
About the Department
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The City of Norfolk is seeking a Juvenile Detention Clinician — Child and Adolescent Services to join the NCSB. This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team serving youth in need of behavioral healthcare services within the Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center (NJDC). Responsibilities include providing clinical comprehensive needs assessments, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, suicide screening, mental health follow-up based on Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) standards and requirements, and care coordination with both facility and community partners (e.g., Norfolk Public Schools staff, Norfolk Department of Human Services staff/administration, Norfolk Court Services Unit staff).
The ideal candidate would have considerable experience in providing behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and their families, preferably with treatment of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues.
Position Duties
- Conducts clinical comprehensive needs assessments, identifies clinical diagnoses, and provides recommendations for appropriate services for youth in need of behavioral health services.
- Develops individualized treatment plans that reflect the identified needs of the individual assessed.
- Provides behavioral healthcare services, such as individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
- Provides crisis interventions as needed.
- Works collaboratively with the Child and Adolescent Service team, referral agencies, and community partners to provide integrated care.
- Initiates, completes, and maintains program records and documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Assists in the development and implementation of special projects at the request of the Clinical Coordinator.
- Participates in regular supervision and consults with other team members.
- Performs other work-related projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years' experience in a human services field, preferably in the treatment of mental illness or substance abuse; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or other related human services field.
- Additional preferred experience would include providing services to the juvenile justice population (e.g., juvenile detention, juvenile probation, court services, etc.).
Other Qualifications
- VA Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required and Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) preferred.
- Additional certification or training in evidence-based practices and interventions, such as
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), and/or trauma treatment modalities (TF-CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.) are preferred. - Must be certified or certifiable in Basic First Aid and CPR.
- Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.