Lead Clinician - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR

Job Details: Job Location: Fairfax, VA 22031, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $88,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Lead With Compassion. Inspire Clinical Excellence! We’re seeking an experienced Lead Clinician to support clinical quality, guide team members, and promote positive outcomes. Bring your leadership and expertise to our team! 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, andphilosophies; 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 emotionalhealth; Provide supervision,guidanceand consultation to assigned clinicians, perform caseassignmentsand occasionallymaintaina limitedcaseload; Ensure clinical assessments are completed within allotted ORRtimeframes; Complete weekly audit of clinicians’ documentation, ensuring both ORR and CQIcompliance; Support or activelyparticipatein the delivery of orientations for children incare; 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 dischargeplanning; Activelyparticipatein documenting safety plans and Post 18 age outplans; Oversee and/ or activelyparticipatein the process of reportingChild Level Events (CLEs)in accordance withexisting policies and procedures, Ensure maintenance of UC electronic and physical files, including uploading documents in UC Portal,Evolv, andmaintainingthe corresponding physicalfile; Travelas needed, to provide and support the provision of services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatoryrequirements; Establish andmaintaina strong relationshipwith assigned foster parents,including ongoing contact with foster parentsandassistingduring emergency/ crisissituations; Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, oranotherrelevant behavioral health disciplinefromanaccredited program, university, or college where clinical experience is a program requirement. Must be licensed to provide clinical servicesin the state where the care provider islocated. Two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience. Musthave supervisoryexperience. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones and tablets, printers, faxmachinesand photocopiers as well as software including word processing,spreadsheetand database programs. Minimumautomobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage. 21 years of age,a validstate driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, anda good drivingrecord. 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 travelfrequentlyand drivevehiclewhile 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 andarecommitted 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. : Who we are National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Youth Advocate Program