Clinician Bilingual / MSW Master Social Work

Job Description

Job Description

Full Job Description

The Safe Haven for Children Program is a 24-hour shelter and temporary foster care program that serves unaccompanied children (UC) in immigration custody who are awaiting release to their sponsors. The Clinician is responsible for the oversight and execution of all therapeutic requirements for the shelter or foster care program, as assigned.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete the UC Assessment and Case Review within 7-10 business days of the young persons arrival
• Collaborate with the case manager and all relevant parties to complete required program documentation related to the minors overall functioning
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients served
• Develop behavior plans and/or safety plans for young persons
• Facilitate crisis intervention and utilize de-escalation techniques as needed
• Create group curriculum based on the identified needs of incoming or current young persons
• Provide weekly individual and group counseling to young persons
• Provide mental health referrals as needed
• Document service provision in client files in accordance with HIPAA and program regulations
• Participate in weekly team meetings to provide mental health updates
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as well as funder requirements
• Ensure quality assurance and excellence in service provision
• Participate in required LSSNY trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISES:

• Social Work Interns

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited university and 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience; a Master's degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement
• Licensed or license-eligible preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years post-masters experience working with immigrant young persons

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong mental health background; proficient in mental health diagnoses
• Knowledgeable about psychotropic medications, including medication risks and side effects
• Excellent clinical skills
• Able to work collaboratively with people from all walks of life
• Strong interest in working with immigrant young persons
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to facilitate trainings
• Superior planning, organizational and time-management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to develop and manage social work interns
• Detail-oriented
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience and facility with Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan