Responsible for providing assistance to various members of clinical team. This incumbent is expected to:

• Have a basic knowledge of practices and standards of the clinical team they are supporting
• Assist clinical team in tracking, monitoring and completing clinical administrative duties

Responsible for providing a wide variety of individual, family, and group therapy; case management counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to families, children, and other clients in accordance with their specific therapeutic needs.

• Responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and adapting behavioral services with clients and families.
• Assist in the implementation of individual treatment plans for children/youth focusing on vital areas such as therapeutic interaction, crisis intervention, education, and activities.
• Effectively partnering with families so that they feel empowered as a vital member of a team.
• Collaborating with co-located DCFS staff to complete intake process and orientations for children being admitted to Therapeutic Shelter Homes.

Responsible for working as part of the treatment team to:

• Assist in the implementation of individual treatment plans for children/youth focusing on vital areas such as therapeutic interaction, crisis intervention, education, and activities.
• Provide supervision, counseling, and direct care for children/youth living in the group home setting, serving as a surrogate parent, to teach values, life skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Ensuring safety and security of children/youth while also maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Effectively partnering with families so that they feel empowered as a vital member of a team.

Responsible for managing and supervising staff including:

• Support of Five Acres’ strategic goals, mission, & values; ensuring quality service, audit, and fiscal performance.
• Clinical supervision to ensure provision of clinical, case management, advocacy, and related services to assigned clients in accordance with treatment goals, licensing requirements and professional standards.
• Individual/group supervision to ensure development, implementation and coordination of program services in accordance with Agency goals and quality standards.