Treatment Foster Care Crisis Intervention Counselor

Lydia Home Treatment Foster Care Program Support Support youth and families in the Lydia Home Treatment Foster Care program by providing trauma-informed, relationship-based care to prevent and de-escalate crisis situations. Provide in-home support to youth and families during crisis situations and, in collaboration with clinical personnel, determine next steps when a youth cannot be de-escalated in the home. Assume on-call responsibilities as assigned and execute the use of appropriate protocol when navigating crisis situations. Be certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention [TCI] and conduct associated debriefings, consultations, and oversight of behavior management procedures and practices as assigned. Supervise and support youth while they are out of the home for therapeutic reset and crisis stabilization interventions (to be provided on residential milieu and on Crisis Stabilization Unit).Spend time with youth and families in residential and home settings to develop relationships, provide short-term respite care, and support the residential milieu setting.

To provide billable Medicaid services, per DCFS Rule 132 must have a Bachelor's degree in the human services field, OR a Bachelor's degree in a non-human services field plus two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, OR a high school diploma/GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting. Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills Demonstrates leadership and organization skills Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability Has the following characteristics: Able to nurture, set healthy limits, teach/model skills, open to learning and supervision, reliable, builds respectful rapport, collaborative while providing appropriate care to clients/their families, and works effectively with interdisciplinary treatment team members internal/external to the organization Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance in order to transport clients Demonstrates sensitivity and respect of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with, or employed by Lydia HomeMust be able and willing to support the mission of Lydia Home Association (LHA)