Treatment Specialist

Liberty Resources / Liberty POST • Amarillo, TX

3d • $19

About The Position

The Treatment Specialist is primarily responsible for the provision of therapeutic family intervention to youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The Treatment Specialist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans and works collaboratively with Juvenile Justice Department representatives and youth’s caregivers to achieve the successful completion of youth services and prevent initial and re-placements. The Treatment Specialist also prepares court reports and provides testimony and/or family support in juvenile courts as needed.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field or Bachelor’s degree in social work or related behavioral health field with experience providing services to youth and families. Stakeholder requirements determine site specific educational background necessary.
• Assessment and treatment planning experience helpful.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid State of Texas driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be able to meet directly with families and stakeholders in the community.
• Demonstrates the values of diversity, equity and belonging; foster an inclusive environment that facilitates diversity.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with flexibility in days and hours of work.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and an understanding of clinical issues affecting families in the juvenile justice and child welfare system.

Responsibilities

• Reviews program referrals and determines appropriateness of referral.
• Conducts intake assessments, including gathering data from caregivers, youth, stakeholders, and other relevant sources.
• For Family Reunification Services, collaborates with juvenile justice representatives to assess readiness for placement discharge, complete discharge planning and successfully complete the transition into the family home
• Utilizes diagnostic and assessment information, develops preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with youth systems and juvenile justice representatives.
• Provides therapeutic family driven interventions to youth and families with the goal to successfully maintain the youth in community.
• Serves as a case manager on behalf of program participants, providing linkages with stakeholders and community providers.
• Provides on-call and crisis intervention services as needed.
• Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level