Lead Clinician

Chicanos Por La Causa • El Paso, Texas, United States • 1m ago

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

CPLC’s Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in El Paso, TX is seeking a Clinical Lead to guide our Hummingbird team. If you are passionate about empowering youth and families, particularly unaccompanied minors navigating reunification. This is your chance to make a real impact.

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY
Ensure goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports are completed for the clinical department. Ensure clinicians complete children’s groups weekly on specific topics and issues. Ensure the clinical department meets all state and federal requirements. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by chain of command and federal partners. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Credentials, Skills and Abilities:

Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to:
First Aid, CPR and Emergency Behavior Intervention, Other:
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Master’s degree in social work with 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement, plus 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years clinical employment experience in behavioral sciences.
Must have supervisory experience.
Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS).
Bilingual Spanish/English.
Must pass a drug test, motor vehicle record check, a background check, and provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 after accepting a conditional offer of employment.

BENEFITS:

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.