Clinician, Juvenile Fire Safety Services (26276)

Summary

Clinician, Juvenile Fire Safety Services

Salary Range $53,518.40 - $72,800.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Mixed Day & Evening Education Level Masters Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Nonprofit - Social Services

As a Clinician in the Juvenile Fire Safety Services,you will provide six to nine months of intensive services to families whose children are either at risk of being removed from their homes or are already in placement. Services are provided to families wherein a youth has engaged in unsanctioned fire-related behavior, there is a suspicion that unsanctioned fire-related behavior has occurred/may occur, or where there is concern that the youth exhibits an elevated interest in fire. The goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement for troubled children, provide a safe environment to return children already in placement, and prevent future out-of-home placement. Along with detecting youth likely to be involved in unsanctioned fire-related behavior, educating the youth about fire safety, preventing the development of undetected fire-related behaviors, interrupting dangerous behavioral patterns of using fire as a coping mechanism, and replacing dysfunctional patterns with healthy coping skills. You will report to the Program Coordinator and will work a combination of onsite and remote with travel to client's homes required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide home and community-based assessment, to include fire setting pre-assessment screenings and comprehensive fire setting risk assessments, planning and treatment with individuals, groups and families with those enrolled in our Family Preservation services (the level of intensity / number of direct services hours per family is dependent upon the services in which one is employed).
• Facilitate fire safety educational groups (10-week duration divided into latency-age and adolescent groups).
• Skill building to reduce risk of fire setting behavior, which includes anger management, stress management, problem-solving training and coping skills.
• Complete necessary all records and client information following agency, county, and state policy and funding requirements.
• Provide liaison contact with collateral resources such as referring agencies, schools, family court, and other agency personnel serving on behalf of a child and family as it relates to their treatment.
• Responsible for the clinical decisions when assigned and paired to work as a team with another clinician.
• Ensure provisions of regular treatment plan meetings and services plan reviews.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• One year of related experience.
• License Preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Job Description

Clinician, Juvenile Fire Safety Services

Salary Range $53,518.40 - $72,800.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Mixed Day & Evening Education Level Masters Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Nonprofit - Social Services

As a Clinician in the Juvenile Fire Safety Services,you will provide six to nine months of intensive services to families whose children are either at risk of being removed from their homes or are already in placement. Services are provided to families wherein a youth has engaged in unsanctioned fire-related behavior, there is a suspicion that unsanctioned fire-related behavior has occurred/may occur, or where there is concern that the youth exhibits an elevated interest in fire. The goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement for troubled children, provide a safe environment to return children already in placement, and prevent future out-of-home placement. Along with detecting youth likely to be involved in unsanctioned fire-related behavior, educating the youth about fire safety, preventing the development of undetected fire-related behaviors, interrupting dangerous behavioral patterns of using fire as a coping mechanism, and replacing dysfunctional patterns with healthy coping skills. You will report to the Program Coordinator and will work a combination of onsite and remote with travel to client's homes required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide home and community-based assessment, to include fire setting pre-assessment screenings and comprehensive fire setting risk assessments, planning and treatment with individuals, groups and families with those enrolled in our Family Preservation services (the level of intensity / number of direct services hours per family is dependent upon the services in which one is employed).
• Facilitate fire safety educational groups (10-week duration divided into latency-age and adolescent groups).
• Skill building to reduce risk of fire setting behavior, which includes anger management, stress management, problem-solving training and coping skills.
• Complete necessary all records and client information following agency, county, and state policy and funding requirements.
• Provide liaison contact with collateral resources such as referring agencies, schools, family court, and other agency personnel serving on behalf of a child and family as it relates to their treatment.
• Responsible for the clinical decisions when assigned and paired to work as a team with another clinician.
• Ensure provisions of regular treatment plan meetings and services plan reviews.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• One year of related experience.
• License Preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.