Lead Clinical Counselor (Notional Opportunity)

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides oversight of the Clinicians, responsible for team building, coaching, staff appraisals, and performance measures
• Ensures that all contract policies and procedures are adhered to
• Conducts and documents mental health assessments directly or via tele-psych software for children in care as well as provide ongoing individual and group counseling in accordance with contract policies and procedures.
• Ensures all mental health assessments and screenings are completed according to contract policy
• Ensures quality care for all children and timely response to their needs, including crisis intervention
• Works with other Department Leads
• Screen for human trafficking concerns
• Coordinates caseloads with assigned case managers and lead case managers
• Provides reports needed for management
• Attends and participates in all required meetings internal and external
• Maintain the UAC case file and UAC portal in accordance with contract policies and procedures.
• Reports significant incident in accordance with contract policies and procedures
• Follows up on all Significant Incident Reports (SIRs) in accordance with contract policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving timesheets and time off requests
• Other duties as assigned

OTHER DUTIES :

• Performs duties in a safe manner.
• Follows the corporate safety policy
• Participates in and supports all safety meetings, trainings and goals.
• Ensures the safety and security of all UAC and safe operating conditions within area of responsibility
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Flexible and willing to travel as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (Read, Write and Speak)
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement;

have clinical experience as a part of the master’s program requirements

• 1 year of practicum or internship experience
• 6 months of supervisory experience
• Active, valid and unrestricted licensed in state of service
• Excellent presentation skills as well as oral and written communication skills required.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel
• Proficiency with computer, common office equipment, and MS Office products required.
• Clean criminal background check and drug screen
• Clean Child Abuse and Neglect (CA / N) or child protective services check
• Ability to work overtime and be on call as needed or as requested by Program Administration
• Communicates effectively with Community Based Mental Health Providers and referral sources.
• Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid, CPR, Emergency Behavior Intervention.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Specialty training in supervision
• Clinical experience with adolescents
• Experience with assessment of Human Trafficking, abuse and neglect

Acuity International is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is :

Acuity-CHS, LLC