Clinician

About the role

Work for a company that does so much good for others around the world. This position involves providing clinical services to unaccompanied alien children, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position
• Maintain a case load in accordance with agency policies and procedures and licensing and contract standards
• Conduct intake interviews and initial child assessments
• Participate in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children
• Develop, implement, and update child therapeutic plans
• Provide counseling, crisis management, evaluations and other clinical functions as assigned
• Record relevant clinical data and report clinical information as required
• Maintain accurate and current child records and files
• Provide data to support staff regarding admission/discharge of children
• Facilitate continuity of services for children by the clinical department
• Meet predetermined deadlines that allow for timely processing and reunification of unaccompanied alien children
• Assist in discharge planning
• Maintain on-call schedule for the support of children and staff
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources
• Communicate effectively with referral sources and providers
• Participate in scheduled meetings and participate in team decisions and operations
• Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development
• Prepare and maintain assigned reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor
• Implement safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations
• Maintain professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times
• Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports
• Facilitate or co-facilitate a minimum of two children's groups weekly on specific topics and issues
• Provide case consultations, weekly one-to-one counseling and/or crisis intervention for children, and biweekly family counseling for each family represented
• Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners
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Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required
• Master's degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or master's degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement, or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years clinical employment experience
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure
• First aid, CPR, and Emergency behavior intervention certifications
• 2 years related experience and/or training, or 5 years clinical employment experience accompanying a bachelor's degree
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks
• Annual Influenza vaccination or approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation (condition of employment)

Qualifications

• Group, individual, and family therapy skills
• Range of treatment modalities
• Ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals
• Ability to provide crisis intervention according to training provided when needed to maintain a safe environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times
• Computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position
• Ability to work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Working knowledge of all agency policies and procedures

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