Clinical Specialist II-Residential Crisis Stabilization Program- Full-time - Child and Family Service
Ewa Beach, HI
About the Job
Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development children.  CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.
OUR MISSION
Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.
OUR VISION
Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.
OUR VALUES
HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement
We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.
Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Coordinates all aspects of a youth's intake including accepting and responding to referrals, ensuring all consents are signed and all required documents received. Provides assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions according to treatment plan. Utilizes a broad variety of culturally sensitive diagnostic and treatment modalities and techniques appropriately and selectively. Coordinates and implements the youth's treatment plan related to social and independent living skills. Provides family counseling as needed and works with family members to ensure successful transition to the next level of care.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Masters' Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 1-4 years of clinically supervised progressive work experience inclusive of residency, internship, or practicum in the care of treatment of young in a mental health or educational setting.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Good verbal and written skill in therapeutic assessment and treatment, interviewing, recording and letter writing. Also able to assess family dynamics, strengths and weaknesses to appropriate match a participant with a potential home . Ability to provide supervision to Clinical Specialists and Life Skills Specialist working with challenging families to improve their parenting skills. Must also support the commitment to preserving a participant's connection with their family of origin. and reunification with biological family. Knowledge of the Department of Health's Child and Adolescent Mental Health' s (CAMHD) Performance Standards and Best Practices.
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver's abstract.
- Verification of licensure/certification will be required at time of appointment/hire, and continued employment is contingent on maintaining licensure/certification.
- Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated.
- Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR and First Aid classes.
At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence, and termination.