Lead Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits (medical/dental

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections seeks a Lead Clinician for our Transitional Foster Care facility in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on counseling, crisis management, and clinical evaluations for children in care, with an emphasis on reunification planning.

Requirements include a Master's in social work (or related field) with two years of direct service experience, and state/federal regulatory compliance knowledge. On-call duties and supervision responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work with two years' direct service delivery experience required.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in psychology/sociology with clinical program requirement and two years' direct service experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree plus five years of clinical employment in behavioral sciences required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state regulatory guidelines applicable to this position.
• Maintain on-call schedule to support children and staff.
• Provide counseling, crisis management, evaluations, and clinical functions when needed.
• Record relevant clinical data and report information.
• Maintain current child records and assist with discharge planning.
• Engage in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment as needed.
• Communicate effectively with referral sources and providers.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Emotional control

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in social work with 2 years experience

Master's or Ph.D. in psychology/sociology with clinical requirement and 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 5 years clinical employment in behavioral sciences

Job description

Lead Clinician page is loaded## Lead Clinicianlocations: San Antonio, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ-029725It'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 Transitional Foster Care facility in San Antonio, Texas.**ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.*** 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance* Retirement plan options* Additional employer sponsored benefits availableAsk your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.**Salary Rate:** $96, 532.80**Language Requirement:** Fluency in English and Spanish is required.**Work Schedule:** Monday-Friday 8am-5pm-On call every 4th week**Academic Requirements**: 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 sciences**Certifications:** 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.**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 alienchildren.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 anddevelopment.16. Prepare and maintain assigned reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicablelicensing 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 caseof 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 proofEnglish (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!**EEO Statement**In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.#LI-Other#LI-Mid-Senior level#LI-Full-timeGuided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community's most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services.Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.**EEO Statement**In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military