Behavioral Health Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is a place for kids to laugh, a place to learn, a place to grow and a place to belong. For more than 30 years, BGCLC has served the youth in Larimer County. Through amazing programs, caring staff, and a safe atmosphere, we give youth a place to go when they need support, care and most importantly, fun. We give youth a place to call home.

BGCLC is currently seeking an energetic, fun-loving, adaptable individual to provide social, emotional, and behavioral support for children and families to promote success in the Club, school, home, and community.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs in accordance with evidence-based clinical framework; achieves high standards of care and application of clinical policies and procedures for all clients and Club members.
• Integrate a social and emotional lens to provide impactful individual and group therapy, case management, consultation, crisis intervention, grief support, and referral work.
• Work collaboratively with Club staff, public school district employees, and other public entities who support the child and connect the family to all appropriate care.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the clients served within the clinic setting.
• Effectively manage a caseload and clinical documentation.
• Adhere to an evidence-based practice framework to manage and encourage progress for Club Members.
• Establish a therapeutic alliance and engage the client(s) in collaborative goal setting and prioritize client needs.
• Facilitate youth group sessions on topics including but not limited to anxiety, depression & suicide, LGBTQ, healthy relationships, grief, substance use, domestic violence, gang-related conflict, general stress, and bullying.
• Provide families and youth with necessary community resources.
• Work within the client system to establish a treatment alliance and engage in goal setting.
• Travel to Club sites to work with Club Members and staff.
• Must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, mandatory reporting requirements, and comply with all BGCLC policies and procedures.
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Compensation details: 26.03-28.63 Hourly Wage

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