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Position Clinical Specialist I or II
Job Posting #05-002-2008
Location Wenatchee, WA
Salary Range DOE
Reports To Program Manager II
Background

Children’s Home Society of Washington is the state’s oldest statewide, private, not-for-profit organization serving children and families. Our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and to speak and advocate for children. Each year, the Society serves thousands of children and parents across Washington through a variety of programs.

We are seeking an individual to join CHSW who believes in its mission and is passionate about the services we provide to our consumers. The person must be eager to call into play his/her skills to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Position Summary

Provides ongoing clinical and/or case management services to a diverse CHSW consumer population including specialized treatment services in a variety of settings. Conducts intake, assessment, and diagnosis.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conducts initial consumer screening intake and assessment.
  • Assesses and determines consumer diagnosis/service need and develops treatment/service plans and/or makes appropriate community referral.
  • Implements treatment/service plan using a variety of therapeutic/educational interventions in a variety of locations and settings.
  • Performs treatment/service evaluations and follow-up.
  • Performs routine administrative duties associated with a clinical setting.
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community resources.
  • Assists supervisor with other related activities/duties assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Social Work or related field is required plus 1 to 4 years’ clinical practice with children, youth, and families.
  • Knowledge of child, adolescent, and family development.
  • Understanding of various treatment principles and interventions.
  • Requires current Washington State Counselor Registration.
  • Proficient in MS Windows, Office Suite and Outlook.
  • A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
  • Requires proof of TB skin test. For those who have tested positive, a statement from a doctor or a chest x-ray must be provided.
  • Proof of CPR and First Aid Certification is required.
  • HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne pathogens training required.
  • Note: Must have 1-3 year’s experience to pass licensure exam to progress to Clinical Specialist II.
Preferred Qualifications Department of Health License in one of the following: Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor.
Application Process

CHSW is implementing a new online application process.

You will be linked to an online application with ability to attach resume and cover letter.

Click here to apply for this job.

Thank you for your interest in Children’s Home Society of Washington.

Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veterans' status.

Hours

37.5 per week

Closing Date Open until Filled
Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran's status.
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Position Counselor II (Internal Only)
Job Posting #05-007-2008
Location Wenatchee, WA
Salary Range DOE
Reports To Program Manager
Background

Children’s Home Society of Washington is the state’s oldest statewide, private, not-for-profit organization serving children and families. Our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and to speak and advocate for children. Each year, the Society serves thousands of children and parents across Washington through a variety of programs.

We are seeking an individual to join CHSW who believes in its mission and is passionate about the services we provide to our consumers. The person must be eager to call into play his/her skills to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Position Summary

Provides a range of clinical and/or case management services to a diverse CHSW consumer population including participation in assessment of individual consumer needs. Participates in the implementation of treatment/service plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Writes initial assessment of consumer need and development of treatment/service plan.
  • Develops a service plan for selected consumers by providing a variety of clinical, educational, and recreational services.
  • Maintains consumer records and ensures confidentiality.
  • Performs routine administrative duties.
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community partners.
  • May perform one or more of the following duties:
    • Direct Service Volunteer recruitment, coordination, and/or supervision.
    • Foster care/post-adoption recruitment, placement, and/or supervision.
    • Consumer resource development and coordination and/or community outreach.
    • Case management for a specialized program.
  • Maintains electronic databases/CHSW Technology.
  • Provide mentorship to new employees and interns (if applicable).
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • BA degree in Social Work or related field plus a minimum of 1 year experience in direct clinical service is required; or 6 to 8 years experience in direct clinical service to children, youth, and families.
  • Experience and understanding of child, adolescent, and family development and of various treatment principles and interventions.
  • Requires current Washington State Counselor registration.
  • Proficient in MS Windows, Office Suite and Outlook.
  • A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
  • CPR, First Aid Certifications, Mantoux TB test record (within first 90 days).
  • Food Handler’s permit (within first 90 days).
Application Process

CHSW is implementing a new online application process.

You will be linked to an online application with ability to attach resume and cover letter.

Click here to apply for this job.

Thank you for your interest in Children’s Home Society of Washington.

Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veterans' status.

Hours

22.5 hours per week

Closing Date 06/27/08
Children's Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran's status.
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