Description

*Salary:$63,835 -$74,000*

The Outpatient Forensic Clinician will provide comprehensive outpatient counseling/therapy to children, adults and familiies in need of services.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employement and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required
Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance abuse evaluations to children, adults and families.
• Provide individual and family treatment to children, adults and families.
• Provide consultation to schools and social service agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with legal system such as probation and parole departments
• Provide outreach services to clients as needed.
• Maintain up to date client records including written evaluations, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, termination summaries and progress notes in accordance with division deadlines.
• Coordinate home visits and maintain contact with client’s families, as appropriate.
• Advocate for client’s needs within the program as well as with external agencies.
• Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certification.
• Attends and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings
• Schedule hybrid Monday -Friday, 3 days in person with 2 of them 12-8, other days 9-5 or 10-6 

Requirements

Qualifications

• MSW degree or MA in related field from an accredited college/university.
• One year of experience working within an outpatient setting.
• Educational and/or professional experience pertaining to forensic mental health counseling.
• Strong computer knowledge.  Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document medical necessary clinical services.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent written skills and ability to communicate effectively in the primary language of the program/programs to which assigned. 
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.