Provides counseling and other services to children and families in a Boys Town program under direct supervision from a licensed practitioner. Assists in developing treatment plans as well as observing, evaluating, and documenting the results of treatment interventions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, provides supervised clinical services to children and families enrolled in a Boys Town program.

Provides counseling and treatment to children and families including assessments, individual, and group and family therapy.
Conducts sessions utilizing appropriate interventions generally based on a cognitive behavioral theory.
Provides therapy notes, treatment plans, and other documentation in accordance with client record protocols; provides documentation for third party payment.
Works collaboratively with consultants in the Boys Town program.
Assists in developing individual treatment plans, monitoring, and updating progress reports.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with necessary support services for providing youth and families with therapeutic services.
Attends contract meetings and communicates the special qualities of Boys Town to outside consumers as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy along with skill set in motivational interviewing.
Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
Skills in diagnoses, treatment, and service planning and ability to apply psychological principles and therapeutic intervention.
Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
Ability to manage caseloads in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining protocol.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Knowledge of human behavior, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Ability to participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adolescents and families required.
Working toward licensure required.
In CA, registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, provides supervised clinical services to children and families enrolled in a Boys Town program.

Provides counseling and treatment to children and families including assessments, individual, and group and family therapy.
Conducts sessions utilizing appropriate interventions generally based on a cognitive behavioral theory.
Provides therapy notes, treatment plans, and other documentation in accordance with client record protocols; provides documentation for third party payment.
Works collaboratively with consultants in the Boys Town program.
Assists in developing individual…