Licensed Clinician

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated clinician to provide counseling services to youth and families. Clinicians conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans and provide evidence-based individual and family therapy to address emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters Degree in social services (Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
• At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience Advanced clinical license for independent practice (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in good standing OR provisional license (LMSW, PLPC) in good standing.
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing.

Core Competencies

• Effectively demonstrate the understanding and practice and evidence-based practices, interventions and strategies when working with youth and families.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively and establish professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Assists participants in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency /ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Complete mandatory and ongoing training series for Youth and Family Services and licensed clinicians.
• Participate in bi-monthly individual and group supervision and consultation with Youth and Family Services Clinic Supervisor.
• Maintain a schedule of individual, group and family sessions and assessments for youth and families seeking services.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments that comply with accreditation standards and meet requirements and format for reimbursement/billing.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based upon youth and family goals, strengths and needs utilizing SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound) goals and adjust when needed.
• Provide appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic services based upon comprehensive assessments of youth and family strengths, abilities, needs and preferences.
• Provide supportive services for youth and families and refers to and collaborates with additional services, supports and resources when needed to assist with reaching goals.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation according to policy in eCW database.
• Promote the agency/program within the community.
• Commitment to Youth and Family Services.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals/families/populations.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client and employee confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Can require working nontraditional hours, including evenings.
• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Provide 25-30 sessions/assessments per week (5-6 per day) for full-time clinicians.
• Data entry into eCW system.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.