Job: Specialized Clinical Supp Spec

Jobing Description

Specialized Clinical Supp Spec
Location: Rhode Island
Functional Area: Youth Care
Employment Status: Full time

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Description

Boys Town New England is Expanding! Several exciting, new career opportunities are available for individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of America s Youth!

Boys Town New England is changing the way America cares for children, families and communities by providing and promoting an Integrated Continuum of Care that instills Boys Town values to strengthen body, mind and spirit.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Support Specialist for our community based Foster Family Services Program. In this role you will provide administrative support for our Foster Family Services Program throughout the state of Rhode Island. This includes assisting in the selection and communication with contracted therapists, as well as developing and maintaining effective relationships with support service agencies. You will provide individual, group, and family counseling as requested, as well as 24 hour-a-day support for clinical and crisis management issues. As our Clinical Support Specialist you will create individual treatment plans, monitor current treatment practices and assist in developing new procedures for counseling and treatment planning. You will provide clinical supervision and oversight, as well as assist with staff training to ensure contract requirements and compliance is met.

To be considered for this unique opportunity you will need:

* Master s Degree or above in Social Work, Psychology or a related field is required
* Licensed and certified mental health practitioner is essential
* At least two years experience working with youth and families is preferred
* Knowledge of consultation, training, evaluation and administration acquired from hands-on experience is highly desirable
* Flexibility to work non-traditional hours and be on-call 24/7 for clinical and crisis management issues
* Possess and maintain a valid driver s license with a good driving record, plus ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of the job

The Boys Town mission has always been and always will be centered around creating an environment for children that includes trust, discipline, emotional support and respect. At Boys Town we believe that all children and youth have the potential to become bright, productive, adjusted, loving people a fire that burns in each of them.

Boys Town is nationally recognized for its research-proven child, health and family care programs. One of the country s largest nonprofit, publically funded child-care organizations, Boys Town annually touches the lives of more than 400,000 boys, girls, parents and others nationwide through its highly effective services and programs.

If you are committed, passionate and feel you are qualified to take on a life-changing experience please apply at www.boystown.org/careers.

Boys Town is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us toll-free for assistance at 1-877-639-6003.