Treatment Specialist

Make a Difference as a Treatment Specialist – Empower Families & Support Justice-Involved Youth! We’re currently seeking a Treatment Specialist in Nueces County.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support.

We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

What We Offer:


* A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere


* Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package


* Family-Friendly Workplace


* Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage


* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


* Continuing Education Opportunities

Treatment Specialist Position Summary:

The Treatment Specialist is primarily responsible for the provision of therapeutic family intervention to youth involved in the juvenile justice system.  The Treatment Specialist conducts assessments, develops treatment plans and works collaboratively with Juvenile Justice Department representatives and youth’s caregivers to achieve the successful completion of youth services and prevent initial and re-placements.

The Treatment Specialist also prepares court reports and provides testimony and/or family support in juvenile courts as needed.

                                                           

Treatment Specialist Job Responsibilities:


* Reviews program referrals and determines appropriateness of referral.


* Conducts intake assessments, including gathering data from caregivers, youth, stakeholders, and other relevant sources.


* For Family Reunification Services, collaborates with juvenile justice representatives to assess readiness for placement discharge, complete discharge planning and successfully complete the transition into the family home


* Utilizes diagnostic and assessment information, develops preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with youth systems and juvenile justice representatives.


* Provides therapeutic family driven interventions to youth and families with the goal to successfully maintain the youth in community.


* Serves as a case manager on behalf of program participants, providing linkages with stakeholders and community providers.


* Provides on-call and crisis intervention services as needed.


* Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.

Treatment Specialist Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field with experience providing service...