Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual assessments to understand current situation and determine  behavioral and emotional functioning
• Develop trusting and caring relationship with each client for purposes of encouraging openness and change if needed
• Identify strengths and capabilities through which to encourage positive improvements and adjustment
• Assist in contact or collaboration with family members or other community intervention services
• Make referral to additional community services as needed
• Conduct group therapy sessions as appropriate
• Maintain complete and up-to-date files for all clients
• Attend & participate in team meetings, client staffing, clinical consultations, and other appropriate meetings as assigned
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of client communications except when disclosure to authorities is required by law
• Provide on-call services as needed and agreed

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field
• Licensed Social Worker or LPC
• Clinical/therapy experience working with children and/or families
• Knowledge of common mental disorders and behavioral issues, including substance abuse and addictions
• Knowledge and demonstrated skills with generally accepted therapeutic interventions
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive, collaborative relationships with clients, families, colleagues and others in the human services field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Skills and Knowledge:

• Works effectively with all agency staff, members, volunteers, clients & families, human service providers, law enforcement, juvenile court(s), schools, and the community at-large to promote a positive, productive ethical culture.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills by using a logical, systematic method for organizing and analyzing information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arkansas licensing regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills in both telephone & face-to-face contacts as well as in written documentation.
• Demonstrates the ability to speak concisely and coherently to community groups during presentations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all OFC services, typical issues and volunteer policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets for data collection and tracking.
• Practices excellent organizational skills.
• Practices and models conflict resolution skills.
• Follows OCYFS code of ethics.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to OFC’s clients and families.

To apply, please submit a résumé to:
ATTN: Human Resources
Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services
P.O. Box 1180
Hot Springs, AR 71902

or by email to dstewart@occnet.org