Lead Clinician - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR

National Youth Advocate Program•Fairfax, VA

About The Position

The Lead Clinician at La Jornada oversees the program’s clinical services, trains and supervises clinical staff, and provides clinical supervision to the clinical team. The role provides case consultation and support to a multidisciplinary team on behalf of minors assigned to the program. The Lead Clinician oversees clinical services for unaccompanied children and supports their mental and emotional health, while ensuring service delivery and documentation meet applicable organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. The position requires frequent travel and includes maintaining relationships with foster parents and supporting emergency or crisis situations.

Requirements

Master’s or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or another relevant behavioral health discipline from an accredited program, university, or college where clinical experience is a program requirement.
Licensed to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.
Two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
Supervisory experience.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Proficient with desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily liability coverage.
At least 21 years of age, with a valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and good driving record.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Enthusiastic self-starter.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

Perform all work consistently with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Ensure behavioral health specialists complete relevant training on evidence-based mental and behavioral health care practices.
Ensure child-facing services are provided on-site and confidentially.
Oversee clinical and counseling services for unaccompanied alien children and provide oversight for their mental and emotional health.
Supervise, guide, and consult with assigned clinicians; make case assignments and occasionally maintain a limited caseload.
Ensure clinical assessments are completed within allotted ORR timeframes.
Audit clinicians’ documentation weekly for ORR and CQI compliance.
Support or participate in orientations for children in care.
Attend and provide clinician-related trainings, including trainings on sexual abuse, sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual behavior, prevention of sexual abuse, and Interim Final Rule requirements.
Coordinate clinical and family reunification services, including active involvement in discharge planning.
Participate in documenting safety plans and Post 18 age-out plans.
Oversee or participate in reporting Child Level Events (CLEs) in accordance with policies and procedures.
Maintain UC electronic and physical files, including uploading documents in UC Portal and Evolv and maintaining corresponding physical files.
Travel as needed to provide and support services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned foster parents through ongoing contact and assistance during emergencies or crises.
Perform other duties as assigned.