Mental Health Juvenile Justice Therapist
Reports to: Behavioral Health Supervisor
Status: Full-time; Exempt with benefits: Blue Cross Medical/Dental/Vision, 403(b) retirement plan, Holidays, 4 weeks Paid Time Off, 10 weeks paid Parental leave
Salary range: $55,620-59,120
Position Overview
The Mental Health Juvenile Justice Therapist will provide direct therapy and case management services to youth involved within the juvenile justice system.
Responsibilities:
- Average the number of billable hours of direct service per week as directed by the supervisor in the work plan (minimum 19).
- Perform a variety of therapy, assessment, and case management services.
- Conduct therapeutic groups on a variety of topics.
- Coordinate with juvenile justice professionals, probation officers, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare reports for court hearings and other relevant meetings.
- Conduct educational workshops addressing issues related to juvenile delinquency.
- Promote awareness and understanding of mental health issues within the juvenile justice system.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely written documentation of all services provided.
- Actively participate in all agency meetings, behavioral health staffing's, and supervision.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services.
- Demonstrate a commitment to Positive Youth Development, Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed practices.
- Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned by the Behavioral Health Supervisor.
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
- Clinical licensure in field of Study Preferred (LCSW, LCPC).
- Experience in working with youth involved in the justice and DCFS system.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Past experience working with youth.
- Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse and trauma issues.
- Cultural competency with Black/Latinx and LGBTQ+ youth.
- Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency.
- Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
- Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement.
- The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law.
Alternatives, Incorporated is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants of the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.
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