Bilingual Lead Clinician

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

1d•$82,500

About The Position

Working At NYAP NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. 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. Why Work with Us? Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP! 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.

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.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Enthusiastic self-starter.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Works well independently and as a team member.
Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.

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.