Clinician - Children's Congregate Care

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Care
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents in residential and community-based settings.
• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing care with a focus on measurable outcomes and successful discharge planning.
• Deliver services that support emotional regulation, behavioral stability, and overall functioning across life domains.
• Ensure care aligns with best practices, medical necessity, and ethical standards.
• Treatment Planning & Documentation
• Develop and regularly update individualized treatment plans with clear goals and discharge criteria.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems.
• Meet or exceed productivity expectations, which may include afternoon and evening hours.
• Participate in utilization review, quality management, and clinical audits.
• Crisis & Risk Management
• Participate in 24-hour emergency on-call coverage as required.
• Monitor and respond to client safety, behavioral, and clinical risk concerns.
• Communicate urgent issues promptly to supervisors and leadership.
• Collaboration & Professional Development
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including internal staff and external partners such as schools and child welfare agencies.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision, team meetings, and trainings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including evidence-based practices and specialty areas.
• May contribute to program development, clinical training, or specialty services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Licensed or license-eligible (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist).
• 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
• Valid driver’s license (Class C or D).