Lead Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary :

Oversee clinical services to all clients and coordinate with program and various department staff as well as program contracted / affiliated agencies.

Essential Duties

• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care.
• Maintains a professional environment that is consistent with contractual agreement and established agency policies.
• Work in partnership with program staff to ensure the integrity, consistency and quality of the program.
• Provides support, training, to the Resource Family, working in collaboration with various members of the treatment team
• Conduct Pre-Service and on-going trainings to Resource Families as indicated.
• Act as an agent of the agency in the role of Legal Guardianship to Unaccompanied Refugee Minors including all responsibilities guardianship entails.
• Review, monitor and approve clinical program spending consistent with established budgets and business policies and procedures.
• Participate in clinical planning and implementation with other departmental staff and the Program Vice President.
• Implement and monitor clinical policies and procedures, which have been established by the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
• Manage clinical services including coordinating and facilitating coverage when necessary.
• Study interrelationships between personnel assignments and clinical needs, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Contribute to the clients’ treatment planning and case management services.
• Responsible for internal Mental Health chart audits and chart preparation for external audits.
• Participate in weekly meetings with other directors to coordinate and address program and clinical issues.
• Be available for administrative 24-hour on-call consultation and direction.
• Coordinate review of client placement meetings with the Program Director.
• Liaison to the Program Vice President for policy and procedure changes.
• Participate in interviewing, orientation, training supervision and performance reviews of Therapist and Practicum Students as assigned.
• Assist in presenting and promoting program goals to community support groups and others.
• Maintain a professional environment that is consistent with existing contracts, licensing regulations and established policies.

Pay Range

$42.93 - $61.33

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education / Training : Ph.D., MSW, MA or MS in related field of human services. Two years post license clinical experience working with adolescents, children and their families. Proven experience in organizational tasks and supervision, planning and implementing staff training.

Licensure : Ph.D., LCSW or MFT license.

Additional Requirements :