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Description PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM: Extended Day Treatment (EDT) provides services to children who have returned or are returning home from out-of-home care and require a moderate level of treatment or are at imminent risk of placement due to mental health issues or emotional disturbances. POSITION SUMMARY: The EDT Clinician provides individual, group and family therapy, case management and milieu treatment to children with DSM V, Axis I diagnosis. Services are delivered after school as an extension of the school day. The Program Manager provides weekly supervision to the clinician. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides psychosocial assessments, goal setting and treatment planning, oversight of 8-10 cases and engages in effective discharge planning • Facilitates individual/group/family therapies, multifamily groups, therapeutic recreation, crisis intervention services, parent education and support, and service coordination/case management by working collaboratively with families and through a multi-disciplinary team approach • Gathers information necessary to authorize the delivery of services. • Co-facilitates weekly multifamily group. • Completes all required paperwork in accordance with Medicaid, COA, and Boys & Girls Village Standards and time requirements. • Participates in on call rotation • Attends and completes all trainings as required. • Assists milieu in staff in managing crises OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Collaborates with the family, the Department of Children & Families, area schools, mental health community agencies and juvenile justice system to develop treatment plans • Completes monthly DCF data forms in compliance with state mandates. • Collaborates with Psychiatrist and Program Manager concerning clinical treatment and medication. • Provides assistance during client crisis via monthly on call rotation. • Keeps Program Manager apprised of at risk situations. • Assists with transportation when necessary to or from program • Performs additional duties as assigned to deliver seamless services through . ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • LMSW or the equivalent, must be licensed or license eligible • Energetic, creative and demonstrate the presence to lead groups with children • Must have proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience in developing and running groups. • Bi-lingual (Spanish). • Substantial experience working with children and families within a system approach to treatment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Must be in sufficient physical condition in order to engage in a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention • Must be able to climb several flights of stairs • Must be able to work with clients in a variety of settings WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT (i.e., necessary travel, unusual work hours, unusual environmental conditions, etc.) • Evenings may be required • Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to drive to off campus sites for home visits and collaborative meetings • Ability to be flexible with work schedule