Youth and Adolescent Behavioral Health Consultant

Liliuokalani Trust•Honolulu, HI

6d•$87,000 - $102,500

About The Position

The Adolescent Behavioral Health Consultant provides advanced, non-administrative clinical consultation to support high-quality, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed services in a community-based environment. The role supports staff professional development and collaborates with leadership, clinicians, specialists, and program teammates on case consultation, reflective supervision, assessments, treatment goals, DAP documentation, and data quality in LT’s database. The consultant maintains close communication with the Clinical Director to promote service excellence, consistency, and continuous quality improvement. The position combines clinical consultation and quality assurance with staff development, reporting, crisis response, and direct clinical support. It delivers counseling and therapeutic services to youth, families, and groups, including in complex or high-need situations, and provides coverage during periods of increased referrals. The consultant also supports youth engagement activities without serving as the program lead, advises teammates on de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches, and helps maintain accurate clinical records. Liliʻuokalani Trust is a private operating foundation committed to the social, physical, and spiritual well-being of Native Hawaiian youth and their families. It provides culturally grounded, healing-centered programs across the pae ʻāina, honoring Hawaiian values, elevating youth strengths, and building pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure.
At least 5 years of experience in direct clinical practice.
At least 2 years of experience in clinical supervision, consultation, or management.
Strong knowledge of social work theories, practices, and ethics.
Strong mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records systems.
Familiarity with trauma-informed care and other specialized clinical modalities.
Strong personal fit with a non-hierarchical, no-ego, strong moral compass, intellectually honest, meritocratic culture.
Valid driver license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance.
TB clearance.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR/AED Certification.
Experience working with at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

Help develop and maintain a safe, supportive environment that fosters belonging and positive identity development for participants.
Build and maintain respectful, positive relationships with youth and families.
Respond calmly and respectfully to behavioral escalations, following established protocols and seeking teammate support when appropriate.
Assist with youth development programming, including group activities and other program offerings.
Encourage, coach, and guide youth in ways that reinforce strengths, accountability, and healthy decision-making.
Provide clinical consultation to strengthen assessment, intervention, and service planning for youth and families; conduct case reviews and provide feedback.
Promote evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
Monitor compliance with ethical standards, LT policies and procedures, documentation requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Analyze practice trends and service data to identify gaps and recommend quality improvements to management.
Assist with training and mentoring clinicians, specialists, and program teammates.
Provide input on staff performance evaluations and ongoing feedback to support professional growth.
Collaborate with LT teammates to develop, refine, and implement procedures.
Serve as a resource for complex cases and emerging practice needs.
Analyze service data to assess quality, outcomes, and fidelity to LT standards.
Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations about LT clinical services for leadership and internal and external stakeholders.
Provide clinical counseling and therapeutic support for individuals, families, and groups dealing with mental health, trauma, family strain, and psychosocial stressors.
Provide direct services in complex or high-need situations and coverage during periods of increased referrals to ensure continuity of care and timely support.
Maintain accurate and complete clinical records and documentation.
Participate in youth engagement activities and programs as a supportive presence, not as program lead.
Consult with program teammates on youth engagement and behavior regulation; share de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed approaches and provide insight into youth behavior and emotional responses.
Maintain open communication with the Director to ensure coordinated support.
Liaise between frontline teammates and the Director to support clarity, consistency, and alignment across practice settings.
Accept new assignments, assist team members, learn new skills, and contribute to team and organizational results.
Communicate safety concerns to the Manager and contribute to a safe environment for teammates and beneficiaries.
Maintain active clinical licensure and required credentials.
Foster a positive, supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and professional growth.
Participate in agency-wide meetings and committees as required.
Participate in continuing education and training opportunities.
Work holiday, evening, and weekend hours as needed and travel as needed for Trust business.