Clinical Support Specialist, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization
About The Position
At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality. The primary focus of the Clinical Support Specialist is to ensure the safety of and engage students in the Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs. This role involves interacting with students in the milieu, co-leading groups, and assessing for safety. The position provides support and assistance to the Clinical Team of therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrist. The hourly wage range for this role is $23.00 - $25.00.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, cognitive science, or related field from an accredited university
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Experience working in a behavioral or mental health setting on a team
- Experience with electronic medical/health records systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the clinical staff in supporting clients in treatment groups and activities.
- Supervises the students and ensures that they are being safe to themselves and to those around them.
- Helps clinical staff enforce Group Rules and Norms.
- Co-lead behavioral activation and independent living skills groups.
- Rewards and praises students for positive behavior.
- Assists students in processing through the students’ various issues and concerns.
- Develops a healthy and meaningful staff/student relationship with each student.
- Advises students regarding problem solving and offers healthy coping strategies for dealing with the students’ emotions.
- Observes and charts student behavior, affect, and participation.
- Monitors the environment surrounding the clients at all times for safety and is aware of emergency procedures.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- 11 paid holidays
- five winter holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
- Employee referral program
- Education tuition assistance program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
