Therapist (Diversion Services)

Description

Job Title: Mental Health Clinician/ Diversion Services

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Program Lead

About Us:

God Restoring Order (GRO) Community is a mental/behavioral healthcare provider that

specializes in trauma focused care for boys and men of color, ages 5 and up. Grounded in an

understanding of the neurological, biological and psychological effects of trauma, GRO

translates research discoveries into evidenced-based treatments for behavior change.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing trauma-informed counseling, cognitive

behavior groups, crisis intervention and case management support for adolescents and adults

involved in weapon-related offenses. The clinician works collaboratively with external

stakeholders (probation officers, attorneys, courts, etc.) to reduce recidivism, promote emotional

wellness, and support long-term behavioral change.

This position focuses on helping individuals develop emotional regulation, accountability,

healthy coping strategies, problem solving and pro-social decision-making through evidence-

based therapeutic interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Develop individualized treatment and intervention plans
• •Provide individual therapy
• •Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups
• •Utilize trauma-informed therapeutic approaches
• •Utilize the ORAS & OYAS risk assessments throughout course of treatment for progress monitoring
• •Collaborate with probation officers and community partners as appropriate
• •Maintain accurate and timely clinical progress notes
• •Provide monthly status reports for all clients
• •Participate in monthly case staffing meetings and multidisciplinary treatment planning
• •Provide crisis intervention when needed
• •Assist clients with referrals to community resources including education, employment, housing and substance use treatment
• •Monitor client progress and adjust treatment goals as necessary
• •Maintain professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA standards
• •Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision

Competencies:

• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• •Excellent organizational and multitasking ability
• •Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• •Commitment to ethical behavior and professionalism in all aspects of the role
• •Proficiency with electronic record keeping and documentation

Qualifications:

• •Bachelors degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field (Masters Preferred)
• •Minimum of 2 years experience in community mental health and/or working with
• •diverse populations including individuals involved in the criminal justice system
• •Knowledge of trauma-informed care