Job Description
Job Description
MISSION STATEMENT
Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Program Director / Clinical Supervisor / Maui County Clinical Director, the Specialist IV is responsible for the implementation of program services, linking the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions with the purpose of achieving successful case outcome. Provision of on-call crisis response with 24 / 7 availability.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type.
Other (Specify) : Licensed preferred
EXPERIENCE
Over two years, up to and including four years
Preferred Experience :
- Direct use of a variety of family therapies
- Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
- Marital therapy
- Therapeutic interventions targeting school behavior and academic performance
- Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the participant’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
- Provision of group and individual clinical supervision
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Preferred Knowledge
Family systems theory and applicationSocial ecological theory and applicationBehavioral therapies theory and applicationCognitive-behavioral therapy theory and applicationPragmatic family therapies theory and applicationChild development research and its application in treatmentSocial skills assessment and interventionRequired
Demonstrated ability in experience and education in relevant aspects of clinical practiceCommitment to empowering families to be an effective problem solving and nurturing agentsAbility to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, ethnic / racial, and cultural backgroundsAbility to establish effective working relationships with at-risk familiesCommitment to family centered, community-based servicesCommitment to children’s safety and family stabilityGood verbal and written communication skills in therapeutic assessment, interviewing and recordingValid driver's licenseCurrent no-fault insuranceSatisfactory driver’s abstractAccess to an insured vehicleFlexible work schedule to promote accessibility to serviceProvides 24 / 7 on-call crisis responseOTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver’s abstract.This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the islandThe nature of this position requires the incumbent to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictionsContinued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract mandated.Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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