Behavioral Health Clinician II, III – Temporary
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Clinician II or III – Temporary is responsible for providing intervention services to children birth to three and their families to enhance well-being. In addition, Behavioral Health Clinicians facilitate the early identification of children with psychological, social, emotional, or behavioral issues; provide psychoeducation, prevention; training and education as well as consultation with parents and professionals on techniques to promote optimal social-emotional development. The Behavioral Health clinician will demonstrate capacity for providing evidence based/informed, developmentally sensitive, trauma informed supports and services for families, children and partners/professionals while exemplifying the values expected within the program and for promoting the mission of the organization. This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of behavioral and social emotional development. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.
Requirements
- Level II: Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field which must have included one semester of at least three hundred hours of applied clinical practicum in psychology or counseling. One-year post-master’s experience providing professional counseling services and applicant must be license eligible and working towards licensure. NOTE: License must be obtained within 18 months of employment.
- Level III: Three years of qualifying experience and must have a passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification or hold a current license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Behavior Practitioner (LBP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), Licensed Health Service Psychologist (HSP); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or a doctorate in psychology or education with a specialty in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, including one academic year of full time pre-doctoral internship from an accredited program listed by the American Psychological Association at the time of completion.
- If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
- All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.).
- Participates in family interviews.
- Conducts intakes, including client interviews and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.
- Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies and appropriate effective individual family services plan based on child/family’s mental and behavioral health needs.
- Coaches caregivers on implementing strategies to address social emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.
- Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
- Provides outreach, training, and consultation within the community to support child and family well-being and positive health outcomes.
- Consults with community agencies, childcare and school systems on behalf of families and may provide special programs as requested.
- Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
- Other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
