Counselor II Specialized Foster Care-CHIPS

Global Connections to Employment•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Specialized Foster Care program (SFC) is designed to provide specialized (Matrix Program) and therapeutic (CHIPS Program) services to support adolescents, ages 8-18, to manage emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric problems in a highly supportive, individualized and flexible foster home setting. The SFC program uses a multi-disciplinary approach, evidenced-based practice, specially trained foster parents, clinical counselors, collaboration and therapeutic interventions. The program also engages the adolescent’s family as he/she works toward reunification or adoption. Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge (Master’s Degree) in the field of Human Services, and to use such advanced knowledge to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services. Must also use such advanced knowledge to serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff. This position is entrusted with a high level of responsibility and insight in treating clients and ensuring services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards. Based on the knowledge and degree required, this position will serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care. Therapeutic services include but are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of client risk and safety.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Field.
At least two (2) years’ experience working with children and families who are victims of physical abuse, neglect; or youth who are emotionally disturbed who have been adjudicated.
Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
Must be able to complete the 20 hours of the required CCA (Child Caring Agency) training that is provided.
Must be able to pass advanced level CPI Training.
Must be able to obtain (or provide a valid) CPR certification.
Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized (Matrix Program) and therapeutic (CHIPS Program) services to support adolescents, ages 8-18.
Manage emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric problems in a highly supportive, individualized and flexible foster home setting.
Utilize a multi-disciplinary approach, evidenced-based practice, specially trained foster parents, clinical counselors, collaboration and therapeutic interventions.
Engage the adolescent’s family as he/she works toward reunification or adoption.
Perform work requiring advanced knowledge (Master’s Degree) in the field of Human Services.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing the highest quality client-centered therapeutic services.
Serve as a consultant and mentor to Bachelor’s Level Direct Care employees and Behavioral Technicians, among other staff.
Treat clients and ensure services are provided and documented in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, in addition to LCI and division standards.
Serve as a lead position in the provision of direct care.
Provide assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services and management of client risk and safety.