Therapist-Youth and Family

Livingston Family Center•Genoa Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth and Family Therapist has the responsibility to provide intensive, evidenced-based assessment and treatment intervention to all runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and their families who enter and exit The Connection Youth Services’ Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach, and Transitional Living Programs. The Youth and Family Therapist is an essential part of The Connection Youth Services team that provides wraparound services to some of the most vulnerable youth in our community.

Requirements

Master’s Degree specializing in Psychology, Social Work, or Guidance and Counseling
Current full or limited State of Michigan licensure in good standing
Two years of experience working with youth and families
Candidate must successfully complete all required criminal checks and health screenings
Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours

Nice To Haves

strong candidates will have experience working with at-risk youth populations

Responsibilities

Knowledge and compliance with all LFC agency and TCYS program policies and procedures and privacy practices
Knowledge and compliance with all policies and procedures regarding client care, confidentiality, HIPAA, and the Michigan Mental Health Code
Commitment to professional, ethical practice as outlined in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or equivalent professional association
Maintain a client caseload with at least 60% of dedicated hours in client and family contact
Provide individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning to youth and their families and/or natural support system
Complete biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans for each client
Collaborate with human service providers, schools, natural supports, and other community based service providers to increase positive outcomes for youth
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and promotion of an environment that is welcoming to all
Participate in the 24-hour line rotation to provide crisis intervention, referral information , and screening of potential TCYS clients
Participation in staff and supervision meetings
Completion of training requirements
Contribute to agency contract agreements as appropriate
Participation in community collaboration and workgroups as appropriate
Participation in agency fundraiser activities
Maintain general cleanliness, organization, and safety of facilities
Compliance with all paperwork and statistical reporting requirements and timelines
Maintain a clinical file for each client as required and within time requirement guidelines
Develop and maintain community-based resource file of various agencies and services that assist youth and families
Utilize clinical assessment tools to assist with the development and implementation of treatment plans, psychoeducation, and gauge treatment progress
Assist with developing support group curriculum; ensuring relevance and applicability
Compile any additional data to monitor and assess agency and runaway/homeless youth trends