Clinical Assistant

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION :

To provide clinical support services to Clinical Operations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities

Assures that the sites’ operation is in concert with the overall goals of the operating programs and Spectrum Human Services

Assists counselors in completing needed court and referral source reports

Assists counselors in completing monthly status update reports

Acts as liaison for forensic referral sources

Performs clinical activities as assigned including individual and group facilitation

Performs copying, filing, other office support functions

Runs and analyzes reports as directed by Managing Director of Clinical Operations

Conduct outreach as appropriate for clients with a pattern of missed appointments

Other duties as assigned

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES :

Must possess skill and knowledge related to : all facets of programmatic services

Work effectively on multiple tasks concurrently; communicate exceptionally well in writing and orally

Present a strong professional image

Exercise exceptionally good judgment

Must have computer skills, experience with all Microsoft products preferred

Demonstrate excellent leadership; meet deadlines and work under pressure

Must have sensitivity to individuals with disabilities and an ability to respond calmly to distress or upset in others.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma Required

Associate’s Degree in Human Services related field preferred

EXPERIENCE :

• Not required

ADA REQUIREMENTS :

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English

Hearing and speaking to express ideas and / or exchange information in person or over the telephone

Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.

Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment

Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead

Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and / or lifting light objects

WORKING CONDITIONS :