Youth Alternatives Family Counselor

CITY OF CHEYENNE•Cheyenne, WY

35d•$54,493 - $76,289

About The Position

To provide family counseling, suicide assessments, prevention, and follow-up services for youth and families; to coordinate services with Emergency Rooms, in-patient facilities, schools, and other community agencies; to oversee and participate in all work activities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a related field.
Bachelor degrees may be considered if accompanied by certification as a Social Worker or Certified Mental Health Worker from the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board.
Must possess either a provisional or regular Wyoming license as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Addiction Therapist, Certified Social Worker, or Certified Mental Health Worker.
Applicant must be able to pass a complete criminal background check which includes fingerprinting and child abuse registry.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing.
Maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Knowledge of current best practice procedures and approaches related to family counseling and assisting suicidal youth and their families.
Operations, services, and activities of a juvenile counseling program
Modem and complex principles and practices of counseling, crisis intervention and family systems theories
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the public.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of: Making sound decisions Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Responsibilities

Provide counseling services for families and youth.
Provide suicide assessments, prevention, and follow-up services for referred youth and their families.
Provide emergency counseling and crisis resolution services.
Facilitate referrals from community agencies and families and coordinate services with referrals.
Match family and youth needs with appropriate services at Youth Alternatives or make knowledgeable referrals to other community agencies.
Assess family, youth and situation for safety and mandated reporter concerns.
Take steps to ensure safety and report to Department of Family Services any reportable concerns.
Assess appropriateness of mentor match.
Assist in making the match.
Supervise and support match.
Maintain client records and ongoing treatment planning documentation.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Prepare analytical and statistical reports on services and activities.
Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of juvenile counseling.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; serve on designated community agency committees and boards.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.