Clinician

Compass Connections•San Antonio, TX

28d•Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This position requires fluency in both Spanish and English. The role involves working with unaccompanied alien children, providing clinical services, and ensuring timely processing and reunification. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and requires all employees to adhere to its professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

Fluent – Spanish (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Comprehensive) and English (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Comprehensive)
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 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 pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate skills in: Group, individual, and family therapy
Demonstrate skills in: A range of treatment modalities
Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to: Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure.
Demonstrate the ability to: Maintaining computer literacy is required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work effectively and without intensive supervision, both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in the program (if Master's in social work)
Direct clinical experience is a program requirement (if Master's in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science)

Responsibilities

Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that apply to this position.
Maintain a case load following agency policies and procedures, licensing and contract standards.
Conduct intake interviews and initial child assessments.
Participate in the 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 the 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 the 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 per agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections 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 Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections' employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and complying with the 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 the program supervisor and federal partners.
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