Lead Clinician

About the role

Join the Lawrence CJSC serving as a Lead Clinician to provide support for justice involved individuals. As a lead clinician, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team and actively participate in the treatment planning and goal setting for our clients!

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all casework services are consistent with the operating policies of the Office of Community Corrections (OCC) and other regulatory agencies.
• Promotes and leads agency culture of learning and respect to others as well as agency mission and strategic plan while empowering staff in meeting the agency mission.
• Ensure that participant documents such as a copy of all intake materials are placed in participant files including those provided by supervising agencies (e.g., Probation, Parole, and Sheriff’s Department).
• Complete intake assessments utilizing assessment tools (e.g. LS/RNR, TCUDS, etc.); assess risks/responsivity needs; and develop treatment plans for each assigned participant.
• Ensure that treatment plans and goals for transition are completed and reviewed on a monthly basis. Provide feedback to participants.
• Review and finalize weekly Utilization Report.
• Made necessary referrals to outside agencies or departments as needed. Case manage community based-services.
• Complete regular check-ins with participants.
• Document participant interaction (i.e., client notes) as needed.
• Assign and track completion of Client Behavioral Interventions (CBI’s) as needed.
• Create an after care/discharge plan for each assigned participant.
• Facilitate CBT manualized groups to fidelity. Submit to/conduct group audits.
• Utilize technology for programming needs (i.e., virtual meetings/groups or hybrid models).
• Keep participant data and information updated in the system (Client Information Management System or CIMS).
• Audit clinical files and oversee process for making corrections when necessary.
• Transport or conduct drug testing on participants upon staffing deficiencies.
• Participate in all meetings and trainings as requested by the supervisor(s).
• Facilitate clinical meeting and provide supervision to staff during the absence of supervisory staff.
• Assist Director in interviewing and training new staff as needed.
• Participate in program development or other administrative activities as needed.
• Learn and demonstrate respect for the roles of other agencies (OCC, Sheriff’s Department, Parole, Probation, etc.).
• Actively participate in annual performance evaluation process of the Center.
• Collection and documentation of urine screens as needed.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor(s).
• Provide training and supervision to college interns, volunteers, and/or new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with justice-involved populations.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and treatment planning.
• Ability to facilitate evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Proficiency in using electronic health records and case management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.