Bilingual - Lead Clinician_JOR

NYAP is committed to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families. Our core values emphasize caring for people, connecting communities, and promoting peace.

Why Work with Us?

• 33 Paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Half Day Summer Fridays & Work Anniversary Trips
• Competitive salaries and full benefits package including a 401(k), Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50 + coverage discounts with Verizon and AT&T
• Mileage Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEUs, and ongoing training/education
• Relocation reimbursement up to a maximum may be available for qualified candidates

About the Role

The Lead Clinician at La Jornada provides mentoring, coordinates clinical services, trains new clinicians, provides clinical supervision to the clinical team, and provides case consultation and support to the cross-functional team on behalf of the minors in care of the assigned program.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies
• Provide training to the assigned clinical team, including training new clinicians and staying aware of updated or new required policies, procedures, or other requirements
• Facilitate clinical supervision of the clinical team at the assigned program
• Manage caseloads of the clinical team
• Approve clinical documentation and ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and timely
• Complete all required training and ensure the clinical team completes all required training in a timely manner
• Train and supervise staff
• Travel as needed to provide and support the provision of services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements
• Provide case consultation and support to employees within the assigned program on a daily basis
• Provide case consultation and support to the cross-functional team that supports the safety, well-being, and eventual release of minors to the care of a foster or sponsor family
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or comparable behavioral science field from an accredited institution
• Must be licensed to provide clinical services and clinical supervision in the state where the care provider is located
• Two (2) years of postgraduate direct clinical service delivery experience
• Must have clinical supervision experience
• Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to service and advocacy for youth and families
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency
• Driving personal vehicle in the performance of this job is required; must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle in good working order, and insurance with $100,000/$300,000 limits
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
• 21 years of age, a valid state driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record

Skills

• A long-term view on people expressed through compassion and support
• A passion to be involved in high-impact work that makes a difference
• A drive for excellence and continual improvement
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Works well independently and as a team member

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying
• Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.