Definition
This position serves on a multi-disciplinary team for the ReRoute Family Engagement Program. This Community Clinical Counselor will provide clinical support for the Family Engagement Peer Mentors/Parent Mentors initiatives in the community setting. This position will be responsible for providing crisis intervention, linkage and case management services for at risk youth/families in the community, while collaborating with community partners (Recreation and Parks, Columbus City Schools, etc.). Position will provide assessments, case planning, brief therapy sessions, linkage to resources, as well as completing documentation. Additionally, this position will provide education on trauma and resiliency. Position will include some evening and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and Interpersonal Skills:
Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and Interpersonal Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, with a Social Work License (LSW) or bachelor’s in Counseling, with a Clinical Counselors License (LPC) preferred.
- Experience in crisis intervention and working with youth, families and vulnerable communities;
- Strong understanding of trauma; strong communication, clinical skills, and public speaking skills;
- The ability to work with people from different backgrounds and experience with group facilitation, community outreach and community engagement preferred;
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel highly preferred;
- Must be caring, compassionate, and have a strong desire to provide aid and make an impact;
- Motivated, organized and detail-oriented personal traits;
- Knowledge of community resources helpful;
- Prior exposure/experience in mental illness or prior case management experience preferred.
Under general supervision, is responsible for assessing the psychosocial needs of health care/social service program participants and providing counseling, case management, and crisis intervention as needed; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Provides supportive counseling to program participants and their families; assists with coping techniques and bereavement; provides support, motivation, and encouragement; assists with making decisions;
Provides crisis intervention, including obtaining supplies and medications, in order to immediately alleviate problems;
Educates program participants and their families about available resources;
Facilitates support groups and conducts follow-ups in order to reassess needs and ensure program participants are receiving on-going encouragement and emotional support;
Refers program participants to appropriate agencies and other community resources and assists with applications to services as needed;
Participates in quality improvement activities and performs quality assurance as assigned;
Documents all contact with program participants and other information related to the cases and submits records in a timely fashion;
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, agency meetings, continuing education programs, and required staff development offerings;
Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient and family psychosocial issues;
Visits with program participants in such settings as clinics, homes, hospitals, or nursing homes;
Formulates treatment plans for program participants;
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in problem solving and by obtaining needed services;
Conducts program outreach activities;
Operates a computer to enter information about cases, generate reports, and keep electronic records;
Supervises subordinate personnel such as volunteers and student interns;
Develops and implements training programs and serves as a social services preceptor or field instructor;
May communicate with individuals who have limited English language skills;
May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team, which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of valid State of Ohio licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Some positions allocated to this classification may require proficiency in a language or languages other than English.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 23-1767-V9
Employment Type: Full-Time (Limited)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Krystie Weist
Columbus Department of Public Health
290 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-5589
E: kaweist@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
