Nuevas Alas Lead Clinician

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie • Poughkeepsie, NY

1d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is seeking a Lead Clinician for its UC Program. The Lead Clinician oversees and delivers clinical services to UC in care and oversees the Shelter and LTFC Clinical Teams. The role is responsible for clinical activities and ensuring compliance with ORR policies and procedures, including engaging UC to disclose sponsor locations, contacting or locating sponsors, and facilitating reunification.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or another related behavioral science for which clinician experience is required; alternatively, a bachelor's degree with five years of clinical employment experience.
• Two years of postgraduate related social work experience, or five years of clinical employment experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated excellence in supervision, management skills, and leadership qualities.
• Clinical licensure in New York State.
• New York State driver's license in good standing as determined by the Agency.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Behavioral Science or a Social Service field.
• Five years of employment in a clinical capacity.
• Supervisory experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical tasks and documentation, and conduct weekly supervision with all Clinicians.
• Ensure case files are organized and maintained in both electronic and paper formats.
• Assist Clinicians working with children and their families or sponsors, including individual, group, and family sessions.
• Contribute to treatment plan development and complete UC Portal documentation, maintain UC records, and respond to data requests.
• Support children's cultural and ethnic heritage and values.
• Review assessments, Child Level Events, and other documentation for accuracy before submission to stakeholders and the Federal Field Specialist.
• Ensure Clinicians properly close physical case files when youth leave care.
• Facilitate timely provision of services and lead management of mental health crises.
• Assist with developing and reviewing Safety Plans and release recommendations.
• Consult with the clinical team and serve as a liaison with psychologists and psychiatrists as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect occurring in care.
• Conduct weekly audits of active physical and web-based case files to ensure compliance with CHP, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Develop corrective action plans or disciplinary memos addressing case management staff performance issues, in collaboration with Program Directors.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, three personal days, 12 holidays, and nine sick days annually
• Great work environment

What This Job Offers

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