Lead Clinician

Compass Connections; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections is hiring for a clinical supervisor at our Baytown, Texas facility to support foster care and family reunification services. The role requires a Master’s degree in social work (MSW) or similar behavioral science with clinical experience, plus two years of direct service work. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

The position includes on-call duties and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is $96,528.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have MSW or related advanced degree with clinical emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain on-call schedule to support children and staff.
• Provide counseling, crisis management, and clinical evaluations when needed.
• Record clinical data and maintain child records.
• Assist in discharge planning and reunification efforts.
• Provide opportunities for supervision and staff development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Crisis intervention

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MSW

Bachelor's + 5 years clinical experience

Tools

First aid

CPR

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Baytown, Texas.

Salary: $96,528.00

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am-5PM with rotating on call schedule.

Academic Req: Required - Master's degree in social work with two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience OR a master's degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement with two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience OR bachelor's degree plus five (5) years clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciencesCertifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention Work Experience: Required - Two (2) plus years related experience and/or training including supervisory experience, as well as any accompanying experience as listed above; Preferred - Four (4) plus years related experience and/or training, including supervisory.

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables

• 1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
• 2. Maintain on-call schedule for the support of children and staff.
• 3. Actively engage in a quality assurance plan necessary for compliance.
• 4. Provide opportunities for routine consultation and supervision for clinicians.
• 5. Provide counseling, crisis management, evaluations and other clinical functions if needed.
• 6. Participate in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children if needed.
• 7. Record relevant clinical data and report clinical information as required.
• 8. Maintain accurate and current child records and files.
• 9. Provide data to support staff regarding admission/discharge of children.
• 10. Meet predetermined deadlines that allow for timely processing and reunification of unaccompanied alien children.
• 11. Assist in discharge planning.
• 12. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• 13. Communicate effectively with referral sources and providers.
• 14. Attend scheduled meetings and participate in team decisions and operations.
• 15. Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development.
• 16. Prepare and maintain assigned reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.
• 17. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
• 18. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• 19. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• 20. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities

• 1. Ensure goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports are completed for the clinical department.
• 2. Ensure clinician's complete children's groups weekly on specific topics and issues.
• 3. Ensure the clinical department meets all state and federal requirements.
• 4. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by chain of command and federal partners.
• 5. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements

• 1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• 2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• 3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• 4. Demonstrate the ability to:
  • a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
  • b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
  • c. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
  • d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
  • e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
  • f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• 5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

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