Clinician

Global Refuge • Baltimore, MD

10d

About The Position

The Clinician provides direct therapeutic and behavioral health services to Preferred Communities (PC) program participants, including individual, group, and family therapy. The role conducts behavioral health assessments, develops treatment recommendations, and collaborates with multidisciplinary staff to coordinate services supporting the well-being and stability of Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible refugees and immigrants. The Clinician ensures services comply with PC program policies, professional standards, and funder guidelines, and supervises a clinical case manager.

Services are provided virtually and in person throughout the Global Refuge network, including at the Baltimore, Maryland office. The Clinician also contributes clinical input to multidisciplinary teams, provides crisis intervention and consultation, supports trainings and guidance on behavioral health needs, and maintains compliant clinical records. The position may involve supervision or mentorship of interns or trainees, as assigned, and travel up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work with clinical experience, or another relevant behavioral science field with direct clinical experience.
• LCSW-C in Maryland or Virginia and eligibility to obtain professional licensure or registration in other states.
• Experience working with refugees, immigrants, or limited-English speakers.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and survivor-centered service models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clinical and persuasive writing skills.
• Strong clinical and crisis intervention skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under stress and in a fast-paced environment, including crisis situations.
• Ability to provide virtual and in-person services, including at the Global Refuge office in Baltimore, Maryland.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with local case management staff, headquarters staff, supervisors, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to practice cultural sensitivity and work effectively with diverse, vulnerable populations.
• Flexibility with working hours and on-call responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of database management and other computer applications.
• Deep commitment to Global Refuge's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Experience with and commitment to working in a diverse workforce.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time.
• Willingness and ability to clear a criminal background check.
• Willingness and ability to request and clear Child Abuse and Neglect background checks in all states lived in during the previous five years, with updates as required.
• Willingness and ability to obtain an FBI fingerprint check every five years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing services to vulnerable individuals, including refugees and immigrants and people who have experienced exploitation, abuse, or other forms of trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual and in-person individual, group, and family therapy to PC program participants, as appropriate.
• Conduct behavioral health and mental health assessments and develop treatment recommendations.
• Collaborate with case managers and other program staff to coordinate services and support individualized client service plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide clinical input on treatment needs, client progress, and service planning.
• Facilitate or support trainings, education, and ongoing guidance related to behavioral health needs.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation and records in accordance with program policies and ORR requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention, clinical consultation, and guidance, including recommendations for stabilization and longer-term treatment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and regulations related to client confidentiality and privacy.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to interns or trainees, as assigned.
• Supervise a clinical case manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and client care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
• 20 days of vacation per year and 12 days of sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave.
• Company 403(b) contribution of 3% and an additional 7% match that vests immediately.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time