Children’s Crisis Clinician
General Statement of Duties:
To provide brief and supportive counseling services to students in the local public school system. Clinician works directly and effectively with students, families, school personnel, community partners and other youth serving organizations. The clinician practices independence and good judgment in decision making related to services to the identified population. Clinician works under the regular supervision of the Supervisor of Child and Adolescent Clinical Services. Regularly scheduled supervision is provided as well as consultation and assistance necessary to accomplish work.
Persons in this position are classified non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Please note that continuation of this position is contingent upon annual renewal of service contracts between the Harrisonburg City and/or Rockingham County local school systems.
Major Essential Functions:
Provides education, prevention, and early intervention services to clients referred through either the Rockingham County or Harrisonburg City Public School System;
Provide face-to-face individual and group services to at-risk or hard to serve youth;
Provide crisis intervention and referral services as needed;
Conducts pre/post-tests with students utilizing rating scales approved by this agency and school personnel;
Enter and track data on spreadsheet regarding utilization of services;
Meet with an average of 20 students per week that school is in session;
Maintains a current level of knowledge regarding causes for adolescent violence, trauma, and adolescent mental health and substance abuse issues;
Attend meetings with parents and school personnel as appropriate;
Must maintain an active professional license (LPC/LCSW) that is in good standing within the State of Virginia.
Assures compliance with agency policy, client rights, confidentiality, and licensure regulations;
Maintains effective relationships with co-workers, clients, families, school personnel, community agencies and other youth serving organizations;
Makes effective use of available technology, including computers, e-mail, and voice mail in order to enhance customer service;
Is responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with established policy and procedures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of mental health and substance abuse treatment; good interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with service providers from other disciplines and disabilities, particularly those in the school system and other child serving agencies; the ability to work with persons from many socioeconomic and educational levels who are experiencing a wide variety of problems; knowledge of and adherence to the basic
ethics appropriate for helping relationships; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively,
both verbally and in writing; ability to teach and provide education to individuals and groups; demonstrated good judgment.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters Degree in Human Services related field plus two years of experience working with children & youth, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Licensed (LPC/LCSW) in the State of Virginia required. Individual is required to provide copy of licensed to Human Resources at the time of hire.
Other Information:
Equipment: Telephone, copy machine, PC, word processing software
Work Environment: General office and group room environment with normal lighting, temperature, air quality, ventilation and noise levels. Classroom facility with environment as determined by school personnel.
Work Location: 1241 N Main St., Harrisonburg; Rockingham County Public Schools or Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
Work Hazards: Minimal hazards associated with a general office environment and rehabilitation programs; occasional hazards associated with problem behaviors.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, regular school and office hours; 10 month position (mid-Aug through mid-June) (Regular and reliable attendance required)