ASL Clinician (Mixed Caseload)

FIVE ACRES; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, &

Remote options for identified roles

Job summary

Five Acres seeks an ASL-fluent clinician to serve a mixed caseload of signing and non-signing clients. The role requires a Master’s degree and relevant licensure (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) with active registration.

Responsibilities include direct clinical work, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should be prepared to manage a varied schedule, participate in supervision, and engage families to promote safe, permanent home placements.

Qualifications

• Experience providing services to both signing and non-signing clients.
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Master's Degree required.
• AMFT, ACSW, or APCC registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• Must maintain registration as a condition of employment.
• Valid California Driver License and automobile insurance; willing to use for agency business.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families.
• Maintain appropriate caseload to meet productivity standards.
• Document progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and chart notes.
• Assess client needs and determine appropriate treatment modalities.
• Document all work with clients and families; ensure quality reviews.

Skills

ASL fluency

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

WELLIGENT software

Job description

Seeking an ASL-fluent clinician capable of serving a mixed caseload consisting of both signing and non-signing clients.

Essential Duties

Depending upon specific program, assignment may perform any or all of the following:

• Provides direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families as measured by supervision and/or direct or taped observation.
• Complies with productivity standards of the Agency and maintains an appropriate caseload to reach the budgeted daily expectation of billable hours. (refer to Productivity Policy)
• Submits timely documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, notes to chart) as outlined in policy and measured via productivity reports (refer to Progress/Case Note Submission Policy).
• Continually assesses the needs and symptoms of clients and families (meets medical necessity) formulating psychosocial diagnosis, gathering history, and determining the most appropriate method (s) of providing treatment/Evidence Based Practice (individual, family, group, supportive, outreach etc.)
• Continually assesses client progress and modifies treatment via completion and submission of outcome measures.
• Accurately documents all work with client and/or family and/or relevant persons as measured by QA standards and peer review audit results.
• Participates in clinical/case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current caseload, documentation and productivity; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into clinical and/or therapeutic practice with clients.
• Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with child (ren), families, and community; works effectively within the Agency and community at large.
• Advocating and/or ensuring accompaniment for clients (court, medical, mediation, medication, and visitations) with the goal to ensure satisfactory placement of a child in a safe, permanent, and stable home setting.
• Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Five Acres, COA, Community Care Licensing and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.

Qualifications

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

• Experience providing services to both signing and non-signing clients.
• Fluent in American Sign Language(ASL)
• Ability to effectively manage a mixed caseload and communicate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members in a variety of settings.
• Master's Degree required
• AMFT, ACSW, or APCCregistered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• Must maintain registration as a condition of employment.
• Working knowledge of the family patterns, child-rearing practices, special needs, traditions and values of the ethnic and cultural groups served by the program/agency.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural team and agency.
• Working knowledge of community resources that address the special needs of the client base.
• Ability to attend Day 1 of the Pro Act de-escalating system training.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and meet the Agency's safe driver guidelines.
• Availability of a personal car with appropriate insurance which employee is willing to use for all Agency business, if needed; adhering to federal motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written; bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English may be preferred.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
• Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software for program notes.
• Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights and weekends.

Compensation Range: $70,304/yr - $106,162/yr

Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!