Lead Clinician - UIM

Youth For Tomorrow; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Retirement match (up to 5%)

Supplemental insurance

9 paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

Youth For Tomorrow in Bristow, VA is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide counseling in a residential setting for unaccompanied minor residents. The role includes leading therapy, coordinating with ORR case managers, and contributing to discharge planning and reunification efforts.

The position requires a Master’s degree with LMHP licensure, fluency in English and Spanish, and strong documentation skills, with opportunities for professional growth and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and LMHP licensure to provide counseling services.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Experience with adolescent and family counseling.
• Ability to maintain documentation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop ISP for each resident within 72 hours of UC arrival.
• Provide input to Case Managers and in the UAC Portal within 5 days of arrival.
• Provide input for counseling in Case Reviews every 30 days.
• Assess trafficking concerns and refer to OTIP as needed.
• Facilitate weekly group therapy and crisis on-call coverage.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree + LMHP licensure

Job description

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth.

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing training. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurance such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $102,000

Role And Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development of Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each assigned resident by completing the required Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC) Assessment and Assessment for Risks within 72 hours of UC (Unaccompanied Child) arrival.
• Assure necessary input is provided to the Case Managers and in the UAC Portal within 5 days of UAC arrival to aid in the facilitation of the ISP.
• Provide input associated with the counseling component of the program to the Case Managers through inputting Case Review information in the UAC Portal every 30 days for each UAC in case load.
• Assess for Trafficking concerns and be ready to refer qualified UACs to the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) Division of ORR.
• Facilitate progress group therapy and various topical groups through the Counseling program on a weekly basis.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach in your clinical support on an on-going basis to the residential and education component team members.
• Available for on-call mental health crises.
• Participate as an active member of the weekly federal staffing. Responsible to communicate any mental health/behavior concerns to ORR representatives and clinical team.
• Work with Case Managers to make a recommendation for the appropriate discharge from YFT.
• Provide Case Managers with any necessary Mental Health input for reunification of client.
• Supervision of evaluation team:
• Interview Potential Placements (as needed).
• Provide weekly supervision meetings to assigned therapists
• Be available to provide guidance to subordinates in regards to cases, diagnosis, and safety planning.
• Manage Paycom by reviewing and approving time off requests to assure there is proper clinical coverage to the client(s).
• Assign clients/cases to therapists as Placement Approvals are received, ensuring caseloads remain evenly distributed and manageable. Assignments can be changed if necessary to make sure there is an optimal therapeutic fit based on clinicians skillset as well as clients presenting issues.
• Oversee Clinicians with regard to file management, appropriate documentation, communication, and regulatory compliance.
• Co-facilitate Evaluation Team
• Review ORR File documentation for completion, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Supervision: As it is expected this position will have a reduced case load, the expectation of the case load as it exists will be as follows:
• Facilitate the development of Individual Treatment Plans (ITP) for each assigned resident.
• Provide input associated with the counseling component of the program to the Case Managers every thirty days by the time the Case Review is due. If Long Term Foster Care cases are included, this is due every ninety days.
• Perform individual therapy for residents as requested by supervisor.
• Assess and diagnose individuals as necessary as an LMHP.
• Organize and implement family group therapy as needed or requested by the FFS. This may involve weekend or evening work.
• Facilitate progress group therapy and various topical groups through the Counseling program on a weekly basis.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach in your clinical support on an on-going basis to the residential and education component team members.
• As a clinician, must be accessible via phone for consultation on mental health issues surrounding your clients or other residents if needed.
• Participate as Facilitator and an active member of the Evaluation Team. Responsible to communicate team review with necessary individuals in residents life.
• Timely completion of required reports:
• Monthly Reporting:
• Facility Intake and Contact Forms to the PO by the 7th at 2 PM
• Quarterly reporting:
• HHS Clinical Numbers by due date set by the VP of Programs (Separate reports for Shelter, LTFC, and IFC)
• LMHPs are expected to provide board approved social work or counseling supervision
• LMHPs are expected to provide board approved social work or counseling supervision to those going for licensure for no remuneration. If a board-approved supervisor is needed one will be provided by YFT if the individual is on our staff and the respective board approves.
• Attend all training mandated by YFT.
• All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720) and under the guidance of the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO, VP of Programs, Associate VP of Programs, or supervisor.

Required Trainings

ALL MANDATORY TRAINING REQUIRED BY LICENSE AGENCIES AND YFT and external training to complete 40 hours of job specific related training.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and licensure (LMHP) to provide counseling services.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents and families in a counseling setting and function within an evaluation team format.
• Ability to assess treatment needs and deliver appropriate interventions.
• Ability to maintain all required documentation.
• Fluent in English and Spanish verbal and written communication skills
• Professionally facilitate counseling functions as they apply to our milieu of care.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of DSS and ORR policies and regulations.
• Ability to provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Previous training or ability to complete required training in program specific assessments such as the CSSR-S.
• Ability to keep record of all completed sessions for quarterly reports.
• Ability to provide crisis interventions
• Knowledge of multicultural sensitivity
• Excellent Communication: Uses language effectively to gather information and facilitate an exchange of ideas through written and verbal communication. Possesses excellent writing and grammar skills including the ability to write concisely, clearly, and logically.
• Flexibility: Adapts to changes while remaining focused on goals, applies knowledge to new circumstances
• Analytical Thinking: Applies logic to solve problems and completes work within restricted deadlines
• Leadership: Establishes and guides a team effort that promotes a common goal. Ensures completion of team assignments, providing guidance and support through supervision of team members
• Decision Making: Makes decision and takes responsibility for them. Escalate through the chain of command, as needed, for guidance
• Conflict Resolution: Works to resolve differences and maintain professional work relationships
• Interpersonal Relations: Exhibits respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Evaluation Skills: Evaluates according to accepted methodologies