Community Wellness Practitioner - Behavioral Health
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Based Wellness
DIRECT REPORTS: None
SUMMARY: The KYC Community Wellness Behavioral Health Practitioner is a licensed social work/counseling practitioner who provides trauma informed and culturally responsive mental health and emotional support, such as counseling or therapy; and will be available for diverse healing and wellness opportunities for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, ages 12-24. This position works within the Community Based Wellness Team and in partnership with KYC programming to provide coordinated, wraparound services and support. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
COMPENSATION
The KYC Community Wellness Practitioner-Behavioral Health is a full time position with a salary range of $45,500-$47,000; commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits include a flexible work schedule, collaborative and vibrant work environment, OSU Fee Waivers (when available) health, dental, and vision Insurance, mileage reimbursement, opportunities for professional development, LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, 8 paid holidays observed, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.
DIRECT REPORTS: None
SUMMARY: The KYC Community Wellness Behavioral Health Practitioner is a licensed social work/counseling practitioner who provides trauma informed and culturally responsive mental health and emotional support, such as counseling or therapy; and will be available for diverse healing and wellness opportunities for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, ages 12-24. This position works within the Community Based Wellness Team and in partnership with KYC programming to provide coordinated, wraparound services and support. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide diagnostic and psycho social assessments, therapy, counseling, and support services for a LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, ages 12-24
- Monitors participation and progress of participants.
- Supports service coordination through collaboration with other agencies and providers.
- Oversee aftercare service to clients when needed
- Collaboration with community providers/partners
- Build and maintain relationships with outside referral agencies.
- Develop and provide community education and training to increase awareness; and inclusive community and service practices for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.
- Facilitate case review meetings.
- Ensure the maintenance of up-to-date paperwork, goal plans, case notes and other documentation.
- Complete necessary required paperwork and data collection in a timely manner as required by funders/KYC policies and procedures.
- Represent KYC at related community meetings, internal committees, and events.
- Assists with programming and special events as needed
- Other duties as necessary or as assigned
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Master’s degree in social service/therapeutic-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. LSW/LPC required; LISW/LPCC preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience providing individual and group therapy and/or counseling to youth and adolescents.
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, rural, and/or neuro diverse youth and young adults.
- Areas of competence and familiarity must include; but not be limited to, mental health symptoms, homelessnes, trauma, suicidal ideation, self harm, impact of family discord and isolation, eating disorders, challenges navigating peer and romantic relationships, and traditional challenges of adolescence and young adulthood.
- Commitment to exemplary customer service.
- Experience working with survivors of violence, crime, and/or assault; knowledge of specific needs.
- Experience in case management and/or working in community based services.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate independent living skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both autonomously and within a team
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth development; adultism, and intersectional identities.
- Knowledge and ability to serve as a resource and consultant to youth, families, youth-serving professionals, and community members on LGBTQIA+ youth issues.
- Knowledge and experience with positive youth development and empowerment models in youth programming and approach.
- Knowledge and understanding of practices related to Trauma Informed Care and Racial Justice.
- Commitment to KYC’s goals and mission.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or access other means of transportation in order to travel locally for business related to the position.
- Maintains driving privileges as determined by the OH BVM, as well as proof of insurance.
- Strong leadership capacity.
- Self-motivating, with exceptional time management skills.
COMPENSATION
The KYC Community Wellness Practitioner-Behavioral Health is a full time position with a salary range of $45,500-$47,000; commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits include a flexible work schedule, collaborative and vibrant work environment, OSU Fee Waivers (when available) health, dental, and vision Insurance, mileage reimbursement, opportunities for professional development, LISW-S supervision in support of independent licensure, 8 paid holidays observed, and unlimited PTO.
Send resume and cover letter to: employment@kycohio.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center follows an equal employment opportunity employment policy and employs qualified personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.
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