Lead Clinician - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Fairfax, VA

3d • $88,000 - $88,000 • 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, case consultation, and support to a multidisciplinary team serving minors assigned to the program. The role oversees clinical and counseling services for unaccompanied children and supports their mental and emotional health. The Lead Clinician may occasionally maintain a limited caseload and provides services in line with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.

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.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform work consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Ensure behavioral health specialists complete relevant training on evidence-based practices in mental and behavioral health care delivery.
• Ensure child-facing services are provided on-site and confidentially.
• Oversee clinical and counseling service delivery for unaccompanied children and 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 training on sexual abuse, sexual harassment, inappropriate sexual behavior, prevention of sexual abuse, and the Interim Final Rule.
• 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 (CLEs) according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain unaccompanied children’s electronic and physical files, including uploading documents to UC Portal and Evolv.
• Travel as needed to provide and support services to youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with assigned foster parents through ongoing contact and assistance during emergencies or crises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 33 paid days off each year, including 11 holidays and 22 PTO days.
• Healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements.
• 401(k).
• Summer hours off, including half-day Fridays and work anniversary trips.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone allowance.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• CEUs and ongoing training and education.

What This Job Offers

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