Clinician - Independent Contractor (Foster Care)

Devereux•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$50 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

Devereux is seeking a Clinician to provide clinically appropriate individual, family, and group therapy services to Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Individuals. This role involves working with Treatment Foster Parents and the TFC Individual’s own family to achieve treatment plan goals. The Clinician will participate as an active member of the individual’s treatment team, contributing to assessment, treatment planning, treatment, progress review, and discharge planning. The position requires knowledge of behavioral disorders, service/treatment plans, clinical assessments, and intervention strategies to support TFC Individuals and Treatment Foster Parents in skill acquisition and problem behavior reduction. The Clinician will apply Devereux’s treatment models effectively and with fidelity. This role also involves assisting with program development through recruitment and retention activities and participating in program and department meetings.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree.
One of the following New Mexico licenses: Licensed master social worker (LMSW), licensed professional mental health counselor (LPC), licensed art therapist (LAT), or licensed mental health counselor (LMHC).
Must be 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards).
Valid New Mexico Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check.
Ability to attend full time New Hire Orientation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (paid).
Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral disorders, service/treatment plans, clinical assessments and behavioral/clinical interventions and strategies.

Nice To Haves

Foster care experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide clinically appropriate individual, family and group therapy services to Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Individuals.
Involve Treatment Foster Parents and the TFC Individual’s own family as appropriate to achieve treatment plan goals.
Participate as an active member of the individual’s treatment team.
Be involved in assessment, treatment planning, treatment, review of treatment progress, and discharge planning for TFC Individuals.
Advocate for TFC Individuals’ needs and Treatment Foster Parent family needs via effective communication skills within CFT meetings and communications with internal and external team members.
Assist with program development through engagement in recruitment and retention activities.
Participate in program and department meetings as scheduled.
Provide intervention and support to TFC Individuals and Treatment Foster Parents with the goal of skill acquisition and problem behavior reduction.
Schedule and provide individual, family and/or group psychotherapy as indicated in the treatment plan.
Apply Devereux’s treatment models effectively and with fidelity.