About the role
Description
Job Title: Mental Health Clinician/ Diversion Services
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Program Lead
About Us: God Restoring Order (GRO) Community is a mental/behavioral healthcare provider that specializes in trauma focused care for boys and men of color, ages 5 and up. Grounded in an understanding of the neurological, biological and psychological effects of trauma, GRO translates research discoveries into evidenced-based treatments for behavior change.
Position Summary: The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing trauma-informed counseling, cognitive behavior groups, crisis intervention and case management support for adolescents and adults involved in weapon-related offenses. The clinician works collaboratively with external stakeholders (probation officers, attorneys, courts, etc.) to reduce recidivism, promote emotional wellness, and support long-term behavioral change.
This position focuses on helping individuals develop emotional regulation, accountability, healthy coping strategies, problem solving and pro-social decision-making through evidence- based therapeutic interventions.
Key Responsibilities: Develop individualized treatment and intervention plans
Provide individual therapy
Facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups
Utilize trauma-informed therapeutic approaches
- Utilize the ORAS & OYAS risk assessments throughout course of treatment for progress monitoring
- Collaborate with probation officers and community partners as appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical progress notes
- Provide monthly status reports for all clients
- Participate in monthly case staffing meetings and multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Provide crisis intervention when needed
- Assist clients with referrals to community resources including education, employment, housing and substance use treatment
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment goals as necessary
- Maintain professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA standards
- Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
- Competencies: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking ability
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Commitment to ethical behavior and professionalism in all aspects of the role
- Proficiency with electronic record keeping and documentation
- Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field (Masters Preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years experience in community mental health and/or working with diverse populations including individuals involved in the criminal justice system
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care