Better Morning, Inc.·Washington, District of Columbia
The clinician is responsible for providing clinical services, including individual and family counseling, to at-risk youth and their families. They must manage a caseload, facilitate family team meetings, and provide 24/7 crisis support in home, school, and community settings.
Company DescriptionBetter Morning emerged as an outpatient behavioral health practice in Ashburn, VA in the year of 2014.In addition to providing counseling from the Ashburn office, Better Morning started off as a certified provider for intensive in home and community-based services (IHCBS), for at risk youth in District of Columbia.In August of 2017, Better Morning was certified as a Core service agency (CSA) by DC Department of Behavioral Health. Better morning founder’s passion for at risk youth and their family were the motivation to keep expanding the evidenced based programs to meet the need of the underserved population.Job DescriptionPosition Summary:Better Morning has immediate openings for full-time CBI II and CBI III roles in Washington, DC.
Responsible for providing clinical services as outlined by the policies and procedures of Better Morning.Carry a caseload of CBI cases and will be required to meet and engage them 5 times a weekProvides services to youth and families in a culturally competent respectful mannerProvides individual and family counselingInitiate CBI services within 24 hours of receiving the referral notification from supervisorInitiates Family Team Meeting within 7-14 days of referralDevelops safety plan with the input of youth, family, and all stake holdersEducates the family about CBI services and role of CBI clinicians and CBI teamExplains the benefit of a team working with a familyProvides 24- hour availability for youth and familiesExplain in detail to youth and family how crisis calls are handled 24/7 and the role of the CBI teamProvides CBI services in home, school, and communityEnsure the intensity of service meets the needs of the youth and familyParticipates in CBI required training curriculumRemains flexible to schedule sessions around youth and family’s availabilityComplete MUI report in case of unusual incidentsFacilitate discharge team meetings including all stake holdersParticipate in individual and group supervision as scheduledComplete Relias and other required annual TrainingsAssists with the implementation of program initiatives as directed by Supervisor.QualificationsEducation:Master's (Required)Experience:Child & family counseling: 1 year (Preferred)CBI services: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:LGSW/LGPC/QMHP license (Required)Additional InformationCompensation:Job Types: Full-time (1099) (40 hours) (8 hours shift):
$60 per hour- In person- in the community Home and School.Schedule:8-hour shiftMonday to FridayWeekends as neededWork Location: In person- 4530 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess an LGSW, LGPC, or QMHP license. Previous experience in child and family counseling or community-based services is preferred.
Market context
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