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Counselor III, Social Worker III

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Location:
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Social Services
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Education:
Graduate Degree
Experience:
3 to 5 years
Travel:
None
Post Date:
11/5/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
200.36
Description PROGRAM NAME:
GRADE: 20

OBJECTIVE: To identify and client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and ensure necessary services and treatments are provided; assist and counsel individuals and families by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information and treatment services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
  • Provide specialized services that may include: conducting forensic interviews, providing expert assistance to DCF and other state agencies, expert court testimony etc.
  • Provide case management services (information, plan referral and linkages)
  • Maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.)
  • Assist/present cases to psychiatrist and medical provider
  • Facilitate educational classes such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, etc.
  • Provide on call support as required or scheduled.
  • Supervise bachelors-level and masters-level students, as needed.
  • Provide additional staff training as requested or required.
  • Participate in the quality improvement process.
  • Provide in-depth clinical assessment, treatment plans and intervention under the supervision of a licensed clinician, including BHOS services.
  • Provide services to clients through individual, group and family therapy, including BHOS.
  • Oversee the behavioral program associated with the client treatment plan.
  • Participate in BHOS treatment team meetings.
  • Develop the behavioral health aspects of child's discharge plan.
  • Participates in the BHOS treatment team meetings.
  • Train direct care staff regarding components of the individualized treatment plan.

    This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Children's Home Society reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
    • Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:
    REQUIRED:
    All degrees must be from an accredited university.
  • Master's Degree in Human Services. For Social Worker III, an MSW is required.
  • Two years of post-Bachelor degree experience.
  • Please see Addendums maintained by Human resources and COA (Council on Accreditation) standards for specific skills and knowledge that pertain to the program in which the employee is working.

    PREFERRED:
  • Experience working with at risk children and families  

    SKILLS:
  • Able to perform at a high level of autonomy or with minimal supervision
  • Ability to assess and apply proper intervention strategies
  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
  • Ability to recognize importance of social, economic and environmental factors in the development and resolution of personal and family problems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to make home visits
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Ability to work flexible hours as required
  • Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients
  • Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect client
  • Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    NEEDED:
    Sitting, Reaching

    PREFERRED:
    Repetitive Standing, Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping

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