Fernbrook Family Center is hiring: Diagnostic Assessment Writer in Red Wing

Overview

Diagnostic Assessment Writer role at Fernbrook Family Center. Clinical Trainees or Qualified Mental Health Professionals working in the home and office are responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to children, adults, and families.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Clinical Trainees or Qualified Mental Health Professionals are not responsible for the supervision of other employees. They are expected to coordinate services with other Fernbrook employees who share caseloads.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fernbrook values an inclusive and accommodating work environment. Fernbrook also values employees with lived experience that matches the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and/or skills services to children, adults, and families.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility for services.
• Complete all documentation according to content and quality standards.
• Collaborate and consult with outside providers.
• Complete mandatory trainings for skill maintenance or enhancement.
• Regularly attend and engage in staff meetings.
• Actively seek out supervisory and peer consultation and direction as needed.
• Complete 30 hours of continuing education related to mental health every two years and any additional hours required by licensing board.
• Communicate and reflect Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ethical decision making skills
• Professional boundaries
• Ask for support as needed
• Ability to independently manage schedule and task deadlines
• Ability to communicate with internal and external staff via written and verbal methods
• Ability to work in a variety of settings and environments independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to seek and apply direction and feedback
• Willingness to learn and expand clinical knowledge
• Proficient in usage of computer and basic software programs or willingness to learn
• Commitment to the core values and mission of Fernbrook

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting, listening, and observing or working on a computer.
• Physical health and stamina to work on a consistent basis with children and adults who have varying needs.
• Occasional situations may occur where staff need to be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Expected hours of work are flexible and generally occur between 7:00am – 7:00pm.
• Expected to travel to and from a client's home, community settings, Fernbrook offices, and other locations when clients are placed out of home.
• Salary staff are required to work 40-43 hours per week, however hours may be outside of this range in order to complete projects and responsibilities to meet client needs.
• Hourly staff are able to work up to 40 hours per week. Hours over 40 will need to be preapproved for overtime by supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Positions that require community based client contact must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, valid automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record.
• Must pass criminal background check based on agency and Department of Human Services requirements
• Licensure or on track for licensure in one of the following license types: LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with children, adults, and families
• Bilingual

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identification, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. At the request or discretion of the agency or the employee, these duties, responsibilities and activities may change, with notice as allowable depending on the request.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Mental Health Care

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