Lead Clinician

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

75d • Onsite

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 Lead Clinician provides case consultation and support to a multi-disciplinary team on behalf of the minors assigned to the program. National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or another relevant behavioral health discipline from and accredited program, university, or college where clinical experience is a program requirement.
• Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.
• Two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
• 21 years of age, a valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic self-starter.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Works well independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies
• Ensure that behavioral health specialists complete relevant training on evidence-based practices in mental and behavioral health care delivery.
• Ensure that child-facing services are provided on-site and in a confidential manner.
• Oversee clinical and/or counseling services delivery for unaccompanied alien children (UAC) and provide oversight for the unaccompanied child’s mental and emotional health
• Provide supervision, guidance and consultation to assigned clinicians, perform case assignments and occasionally maintain a limited caseload
• Ensure clinical assessments are completed within allotted ORR timeframes
• Complete weekly audit of clinicians’ documentation, ensuring both ORR and CQI compliance
• Support or actively participate in the delivery of orientations for children in care
• Attend and provide clinician related trainings, including sexual abuse, sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual behavior, prevention of sexual abuse and Interim Final Rule (IFR) trainings
• Coordinate clinical and family reunification services for children, including active involvement in discharge planning
• Actively participate in documenting safety plans and Post 18 age out plans
• Oversee and/ or actively participate in the process of reporting Child Level Events (CLEs) in accordance with existing policies and procedures
• Ensure maintenance of UC electronic and physical files, including uploading documents in UC Portal, Evolv, and maintaining the corresponding physical file
• Travel as needed, to provide and support the provision of services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain a strong relationship with assigned foster parents, including ongoing contact with foster parents and assisting during emergency/ crisis situations
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education
• Relocation: Up to a maximum of relocation reimbursement may be available for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees