Lead Clinician

Old Colony YMCA•Lawrence, MA

About The Position

Join the Lawrence CJSC serving as a Lead Clinician to provide support for justice involved individuals! As a lead clinician, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team and actively participate in the treatment planning and goal setting for our clients!

Responsibilities

Ensure that all casework services are consistent with the operating policies of the Office of Community Corrections (OCC) and other regulatory agencies.
Promotes and leads agency culture of learning and respect to others as well as agency mission and strategic plan while empowering staff in meeting the agency mission.
Ensure that participant documents such as a copy of all intake materials are placed in participant files including those provided by supervising agencies (e.g., Probation, Parole, and Sheriff’s Department).
Complete intake assessments utilizing assessment tools (e.g. LS/RNR, TCUDS, etc.); assess risks/responsivity needs; and develop treatment plans for each assigned participant.
Ensure that treatment plans and goals for transition are completed and reviewed on a monthly basis. Provide feedback to participants.
Review and finalize weekly Utilization Report.
Make necessary referrals to outside agencies or departments as needed. Case manage community based-services.
Complete regular check-ins with participants.
Document participant interaction (i.e., client notes) as needed.
Assign and track completion of Client Behavioral Interventions (CBI’s) as needed.
Create an after care/discharge plan for each assigned participant.
Facilitate CBT manualized groups to fidelity. Submit to/conduct group audits.
Utilize technology for programming needs (i.e., virtual meetings/groups or hybrid models).
Keep participant data and information updated in the system (Client Information Management System or CIMS).
Audit clinical files and oversee process for making corrections when necessary.
Transport or conduct drug testing on participants upon staffing deficiencies.
Participate in all meetings and trainings as requested by the supervisor(s).
Facilitate clinical meeting and provide supervision to staff during the absence of supervisory staff.
Assist Director in interviewing and training new staff as needed.
Participate in program development or other administrative activities as needed.
Learn and demonstrate respect for the roles of other agencies (OCC, Sheriff’s Department, Parole, Probation, etc.).
Actively participate in annual performance evaluation process of the Center.
Collection and documentation of urine screens as needed.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor(s).
Provide training and supervision to college interns, volunteers, and/or new staff as needed.