Juvenile Justice Clinician (LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LLP) in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Integrated Services of Kalamazoo

Do you have a passion for working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity-driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a full-time Juvenile Justice Clinician with ISK, working in the Kalamazoo County 9th Circuit Court Juvenile Probation Department!

What You Will Be Doing:
Working as a Juvenile Justice Clinician you will be responsible for supporting youth working with the Juvenile Probation Department. You will provide brief/solution-focused therapy modalities with youth identified by the Probation Department as well as providing coordination between current community providers and assigned Probation staff, completing assessments and helping to connect youth with needed services. You will play a vital role helping to address emergent crises, doing crisis interventions and completing suicide risk assessments, evaluations for hospitalization, or other crisis services. You will partner with the current Integrated Services of Kalamazoo therapist within the Juvenile Home and Mutli-Systemic Therapy program to complete referrals and coordination between systems. In this role, you will work primarily in the Kalamazoo County Probation Department. This position is funded through, and dependent upon, continuation of successful contract with the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court. Your schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5pm.

What We Require:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field. Minimum of one year of experience in clinical settings working with at-risk youth and families, and experience with DSM 5 diagnostic criteria, substance-use disorders, evidence-based and promising practice interventions, and familiarity with psychotropic medications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are desired. Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management and e-mail.

Required licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited License Psychologist (LLP), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and valid Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator’s license with reliable transportation. Will consider those with a limited license with relevant education and experience.

The work environment for this position may involve crisis response, trauma-related situations, and other high-stress conditions. The ability to safely and effectively perform all essential job duties in these environments is a fundamental requirement of the role. This position also requires access to the Kalamazoo County Jail and maintenance of required CJIS certification clearance.

Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.

We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan!

You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, Generous PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise!

Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Come Join Us!

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

We look forward to meeting you!

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.

Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing. Requires light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot and ability to hear and communicate verbally.

Working Conditions: In-office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. May encounter community environments that include homes, schools, courts, and other community settings that may or may not be barrier-free. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area may be required.