Location: Bronx,NY, USA
Job DetailsJob LocationBronx, NYPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$85,000.00 - $90,000.00 SalaryDescriptionPOSITION: Bilingual Lead Clinician - Unaccompanied Minors ProgramREPORTS TO: Assistant Director CLASSIFICATION: Full Time (Management Team)EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: ExemptGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Lutheran Safe Haven Shelter and Transitional Foster Care Program is a 24-hour program that serves unaccompanied children (UCs) in immigration custody who are awaiting release to their sponsors. The Lead Clinician is responsible for the oversight and execution of all therapeutic and case management requirements for the shelter and foster care programs.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include:Represents Lutheran Social Services of New York's mission, values and ethics; upholds agency Code of Conduct; and ensures adherence to agency policy and procedures by clinical staff.Provides supervision and support to clinicians via individual sessions, staff meetings and in-house trainings.Monitors staff fulfillment of caseload assignments.Approves timecards of clinical staff and addresses any changes in clinical staff schedules.Performs initial intake and assessment for safety and trafficking concerns within 48 hours of each UC's arrival as needed.Provides weekly individual counseling to UCs and ongoing crisis intervention as needed.Provides mental health referrals as needed.Coordinates clinical servicesParticipates in the hiring and training process for newly hired clinical staff Develops group counseling as needed.Participates in weekly team meetings to provide mental health and educational updates.Revise and edit clinical staff progress notes and reports Regularly assesses the safety and well-being of all UCs.Ensures quality and excellence in service provision.Participate in a rotating on-call schedule with management team members Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as well as funder's requirements.Become certified to facilitate trainings in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) for all Safe Haven employeesPerforms other duties as assigned.SUPERVISES:CliniciansSocial Work InternsQualificationsEDUCATION:Master's degree in social work from an accredited university; ORMaster's degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement.Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the State of New York (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Behavioral Analyst, Licensed Arts Therapist).EXPERIENCE:Minimum 2 years of post-master's experience providing direct services to immigrant young persons.Must have supervisory experience. Knowledgeable about psychotropic medications and familiar with medication risks and side effectsStrong mental health background; highly knowledgeable about mental health diagnosesSKILLS & ABILITIES:Bilingual in Spanish and EnglishExcellent speaking, listening, and writing skillsAbility to establish a systematic course of action to accomplish specific objectives, determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectivelyAbility to develop and manage social work internsAbility to effectively meet and communicate face-to-face with Program stakeholdersDetail orientedStrong interest in working with immigrant young personsStrong clinical, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to facilitate trainingsSuperior organizational skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExperience and facility with Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Word and ExcelThis position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to meet the needs of our clients, residents or agency.DATE REVISED: 8/23/2023