Bilingual - Lead Clinician - JOR

NASW Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEU trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Aurora, CO seeks a Lead Clinician to supervise clinical staff, oversee services for unaccompanied children, coordinate reunification plans, participate in trainings, and ensure timely documentation and CQI across the program.

The role requires a Master’s or doctoral degree in a behavioral health field, state licensure, supervisory experience, and bilingual English/Spanish; some travel to support youth and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health discipline.
• Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.
• Two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Proficient with office software and devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Ensure behavioral health specialists complete training on evidence-based practices.
• Ensure child-facing services are provided on-site and confidentially.
• Oversee clinical services for unaccompanied minors and provide oversight for mental and emotional health.
• Provide supervision and consultation to assigned clinicians and maintain a limited caseload.
• Ensure clinical assessments are completed within ORR timeframes.
• Complete weekly audit of clinicians’ documentation for ORR and CQI compliance.
• Support orientations for children in care and participate in clinician trainings.
• Coordinate clinical and family reunification services and discharge planning.
• Maintain and upload documentation in UC Portal, Evolv, and physical files.
• Travel as needed to support services for youth and families.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical licensure

Proficient in computers and software

Education

Master’s or doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or related behavioral health discipline

Job description

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.
• Why Work with Us?Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

Position Summary

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Other Skills

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.