THE AGENCY :
Vashon Youth and Family Services (VYFS) is the largest provider of human services on Vashon, serving 15% of the Island population with services including counseling for families, youth and adults, emergency services for the Island's most vulnerable population, enriched before and after care for elementary school children and family support and education.
The mission of Vashon Youth and Family Services is to foster a thriving community of emotionally healthy and resilient children, youth, adults and families.
We achieve this mission through the strengths and dedication of our people. We provide evidence-based interventions to treat mental health issues. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of fiscal and management performance among nonprofits. We challenge each other to deliver our best in service to the needs of the Island.
THE POSITION :
Each employee of VYFS :
- Works with integrity and respect toward one another, our donors, volunteers, and the diverse communities with whom we interact
- Understands the impact of institutional racism as a barrier to service, and strives to reduce barriers to service for those in need
- Offers a superior level of customer service
- Provides a welcoming environment
- Communicates and collaborates across the organization
- Gives, and should expect to receive, clear expectations
- Works with an eye toward innovation and intellectual contribution
- Takes personal responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of his / her own work
- Performs their work to the highest ethical expectations of his / her profession
Summary of responsibilities :
This position is funded by the Vashon Hospital DistrictThis position is located at the elementary school, and works with elementary school age clientsParticipate in weekly team meetings / consult, weekly supervision and monthly staff meetingsPerform duties related to working with clients identified as high risk, to identify needs and goals to achieve empowerment clients and improved quality of life for both behavioral and physical health issuesAssess client's current functional level and, in collaboration with the client, develops and monitors an Individual Service Plan and quality of careCollaborates with both medical and behavioral providers to ensure optimal care for clientsAvailable to consult by telephone with clients for behavioral issues, and their providers to identify needs, set goals and implement action steps towards achieving goals. Empower clients to help them improve their quality of life and ensure an integrated approach to address complex issuesProvides ongoing coordination of case management services, assessment, treatment planning, resource identification and development, environmental assistance, advocacy, collateral supports and clinical services as appropriate to assigned caseloadCreate and support a trauma-informed, safe, trusting healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff and communities we serve with safety and healingHold client confidentiality as a high value, understand and follow all applicable rules of confidentiality, including HIPAA, HITEC and subsequent local and national legislation protecting client privacy, seek additional training and clarification when neededMaintain caseload and paperwork expectations, completing required documentation no later than weekly following client interactionsCompletes treatment plan within 30 days of intake dateCompletes At Risk Youth Service plan within 30 days of intakeCompletes therapist disclosure at first individual sessionCreates safety plan and referrals to crisis connections when Suicidal ideation, self harm or homicidal ideation is present. Informs supervisor, assistant director, or clinical director within 24 hours when awareUnderstands duty to warn and makes CPS or APS when warranted as well as informs supervisor within 24 hours of callPreferred Qualifications :
Education, Experience, and Certification :
Experience with child and family requiredFluent in Spanish in a clinical context, strongly preferredLMHC, LISCW or LMFT, or on track to receive licensure within the next 12 months2 years or more experience in community mental health settingAdditional certification requirements : Work towards one or more of : Infant mental health specialist, Child mental health specialist, Developmentally delayed mental health specialistCurrent Washington State Mental Health Professional credentialKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Delivers such services with respect, tact and cultural sensitivity.Training and expertise, or a demonstrated willingness to receive training and develop expertise in at least one Evidence-Based Practice modality of intervention appropriate for delivering therapy to children, youth, adults and families.Manages the stress of serving difficult / agitated consumers in a safe and dignified manner as dictated by facility policies and procedures.Works cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team approach, according respect to others based on knowledge and experience as well as discipline.Computer literacy, ability to learn new technology and adapt to changeCaseload expectations : Minimum 50% of time equivalent in direct service.
