Job Description

Description:

BUILDing Boys 2 Men Therapist (BB2MT) (40 hours, Full-time) Exempt

The BUILDing Boys 2 Men Therapist (BB2MT) is responsible for effectively addressing the mental health needs of youth experiencing trauma through Clinical Assessment for youth referred to BUILD programs as well as in-field support and consultation; initial short-term treatment and referrals; establishing mental health/substance abuse referral partners and identifying opportunities for more formal collaboration; and facilitating external referrals, follow-through/support. Recognizing the vicarious trauma of staff working with crisis-oriented youth. The (BB2MT) reports directly to the Manager of BUILDing Boys 2 Men (MBB2M).

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Receives case assignments, establishes treatment plans, reviews case progress, and determines case closure through the supervisor of the assigned program
• Conducts various needs assessments to determine therapeutic treatment goals
• Provides mental health services to participants through a short-term therapeutic model
• Facilitates group and individual clinical services with BUILDing Boys 2 Men participants
• Makes referrals in accordance with service plans to other organizational units and external providers
• Facilitate and track external referrals and follow-ups
• Assists members of the BUILDing Boys 2 Men team during crises involving youth
• Support staff to identify youth mental health needs, provide support, and refer youth to community partners offering more intensive services
• Consult with staff and provide in-field support for assigned youth
• Maintains knowledge current on the agency\'s theories, methodologies, and best practices
• Attends departmental and agency-wide staff meetings, as scheduled, and agency-wide events as required
• Document and report program activities and outcomes and ensure progress toward annual program objectives
• Submits statistics and reports to the Manager of BUILDing Boys 2 Men on a bi-weekly and monthly basis and/or as needed
• Maintains File Compliance as required and compliance with CIS database requirements
• Other Job Duties as Assigned

Requirements:

• Master\'s Degree in a related mental health field
• Working towards or hold licensure (LCPC/LCSW) is required
• Minimum experience of 3 years in working with inner-city youth
• Highly organized with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills
• Operate professionally in the field on a flexible time schedule, which includes occasional late evenings and weekends
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with technology (Microsoft Office), and tech integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems
• Must possess a solid understanding of data collection and program evaluation
• Automobile with insurance and valid driver\'s license
• Self-motivated leader with the ability to communicate in a friendly and informative manner with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and lifestyles
• Clinicians with experience in expressive therapies, including visual arts, dance movement, music, etc.
• Work effectively with agency staff, board members, funders, donors, and volunteers

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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