Clinician

Compass Connections • Robstown, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a Clinician for its facility in Robstown, Texas. The organization provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children while working toward family reunification. The Clinician supports children through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, crisis management, service planning, documentation, and discharge planning, while helping ensure continuity of clinical services and timely reunification. The role also involves coordination with families, referral sources, providers, staff, and community resources. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an on-call rotation. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be needed or requested. The Clinician must meet applicable federal and state requirements, agency policies, licensing and contract standards, and professional and ethical standards. Employees must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• A master's degree in social work with clinical experience in the program; or a master's degree in psychology, sociology, or another relevant behavioral science where direct clinical experience is a program requirement; or a bachelor's degree plus five years of clinical employment experience.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.
• Two years of related experience and/or training, or five years of clinical employment experience accompanying a bachelor's degree.
• First aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention certifications.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility upon request.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate skills in group, individual, and family therapy and a range of treatment modalities.
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with staff, service providers, and other professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention according to Compass Connections training when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
• Maintain the computer literacy required for the position.
• Work effectively without intensive supervision, independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption, and provide proof as a new hire.

Responsibilities

• Meet applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Maintain a caseload in accordance with agency policies, licensing requirements, and contract standards.
• Conduct intake interviews and initial child assessments.
• Participate in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children.
• Develop, implement, and update therapeutic plans for children.
• Provide counseling, crisis management, evaluations, and other assigned clinical functions.
• Record relevant clinical data and report clinical information as required.
• Maintain accurate and current child records and files.
• Provide support staff with data related to children's admission and discharge.
• Facilitate continuity of clinical services for children.
• Meet deadlines that support timely processing and reunification of unaccompanied children.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Maintain an on-call schedule to support children and staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Communicate effectively with referral sources and providers.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and team operations.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs, and activities that promote professional growth and development.
• Prepare and maintain assigned reports in accordance with agency policies, licensing requirements, and contract standards.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
• Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff in an emergency.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Follow professional and ethical standards, show respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and comply with the required dress code.
• Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans, and progress reports.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate at least two children's groups weekly on specific topics and issues.
• Provide case consultations, weekly individual counseling and/or crisis intervention for children, and biweekly family counseling for each represented family.
• Meet deadlines set by the program supervisor and federal partners.
• In foster care programs, support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day of employment.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits; details available from the recruiter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level