Early Childhood Clinician I

Early Childhood Clinician

I DENALI FAMILY SERVICES - 3.9

Anchorage, AK Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Caregiving documentation requirements Phone communication Employee relationship building English Clinical case management notes Desktop applications Working with families Productivity software Clinical confidentiality policies Working with families with children Working with youth Full Job Description The Early Childhood Clinician provides direct and indirect clinical services to Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) children under the age of 7 and their families, and provides clinical oversight to Case Managers, Lead Teachers and Behavioral Health Associates, and Therapeutic Foster Care providers.

Essential Functions:

Complete initial and annual comprehensive mental health assessments following agency guidelines. Develop service plans through team collaboration that clearly define youth goals, interventions, service outcomes, safety plans, visitation plans and discharge plans quarterly following agency guidelines. Provide clinical and rehabilitative services to individuals, families and groups in the clinic, in homes and in the community including but not limited to weekly individual, family, and group therapy. Actively provide clinical leadership of treatment team meetings and lead clinical oversight of the team. Document all services provided to youth and families in a timely manner. Interface with local service providers on a regular basis. Participate in required agency trainings and meetings. Actively participate in weekly supervision with Clinical Director. Maintain all confidentiality laws and follow all mandatory reporting laws. Provide clinical support in acute crisis situations. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, psychology, or a closely related field and two (2) years professional experience in family and children's services which included working with people identified with developmental disabilities and/or as severely emotionally disturbed. Must be pursuing licensure. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, sound clinical and therapeutic skills and the ability to accurately document events, and work with a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to maintain positive professional working relationships and to work effectively within a team environment. Organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and good written communication. Ability to ensure youth and employee confidentiality as prescribed by agency policy and federal law. Proficient with Microsoft applications and possess the ability to learn other software applications. Ability to maintain knowledge and understanding of all agency protocol, policy, procedure, and program requirements. Ability to act decisively and with fairness. Ability to read, speak and write in English. Ability to pass a State and FBI background check in accordance with the State of Alaska Background Checking Unit.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform sedentary work as well as to be engaged in physical exercise with consumers such as running, walking, hiking, etc. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and bend down frequently. Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday. Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment. Ability to communicate verbally, both in person and over the telephone. Ability to wrap arms around and hold a person. Ability to twist and bend. Must have visual and hearing acuity.