Lead Clinician - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR

National Youth Advocate Program•Aurora, CO

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 and counseling services for unaccompanied alien children (UAC), supports the clinical and emotional well-being of children, and coordinates clinical and family reunification services. The role may include maintaining a limited caseload, supporting emergency or crisis situations, and traveling as needed to provide services to youth and families. The position requires a master’s or doctorate degree in a relevant behavioral health discipline, a license to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located, two years of postgraduate direct-service experience, supervisory experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. The Lead Clinician must also be at least 21 years old, hold a valid state driver’s license, have a reliable personal vehicle and a good driving record, and meet the stated minimum automobile insurance coverage. The work involves frequent travel and physical activities including prolonged sitting and standing, repetitive motion, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

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.
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.
Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle while sitting for extended periods.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity; repetitive motion; prolonged sitting and standing; sustained visual and mental applications; and occasional lifting, bending, pulling, and carrying.

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a manner consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Ensure behavioral health specialists complete relevant training in 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.
Provide supervision, guidance, and consultation to assigned clinicians; make case assignments; and occasionally maintain a limited caseload.
Ensure clinical assessments are completed within allotted ORR timeframes.
Conduct weekly audits of clinicians’ documentation for ORR and CQI compliance.
Support or participate in orientations for children in care.
Attend and provide clinician-related trainings, including training on sexual abuse, sexual harassment, inappropriate sexual behavior, prevention of sexual abuse, and Interim Final Rule requirements.
Coordinate clinical and family reunification services, including active participation in discharge planning.
Participate in documenting safety plans and Post 18 age-out plans.
Oversee or participate in reporting Child Level Events in accordance with policies and procedures.
Maintain unaccompanied children’s electronic and physical files, including uploading documents to 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 relationships with assigned foster parents through ongoing contact and assistance during emergencies or crises.
Perform other duties as assigned.