The Children's Village

Lead Clinician - Bilingual


Pay$95000.00 / year
LocationDobbs Ferry/New York
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: LEADC003979

      Position Overview: The Lead Clinician, under the supervision of the Program Director of the Division of Immigration Services, will:
      • Supervise a team of 8-9 Clinicians within the US Program to ensure the optimal emotional well-being of unaccompanied children (UC) and appropriate mental health interventions are being delivered.
      • Provide coverage to the clinical team (17 Clinicians) when fellow Lead Clinician is absent.
      • Provide initial and ongoing training and support to Clinicians to ensure the UC safety, well-being, stability and appropriate mental health interventions and services are provided in the three levels of care – Shelter, Therapeutic Group Home (TGH), and Staff Secure (SS).

      Position Duties/Responsibilities:

      • Master’s degree in social work, 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or a 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 the behavioral sciences.
      • Must have supervisory experience and be licensed (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC) to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.
      • Excellent oral and written skills.
      • Proficient computer skills.
      • Ability to manage and promote a therapeutic environment, taking into account the varying clinical needs of each child.
      • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and ability to utilize advanced clinical and administrative skills to carry out job responsibilities.
      • Knowledge of ORR/DUCO Policy and Procedure Manual.
      • Knowledgeable about family reunification, well-being and permanency principles.
      • Fluent in English and Spanish.

      Annual Salary Range: $95,000 flat rate

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      The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

      Qualifications

      Education

      Required

      Masters

      Masters

      Experience

      Required 2 years

      post-graduate direct clinical service experience

      Licenses & Certifications

      Required

      LMSW

      Preferred

      LCSW

      LMHC

  • About the company

      Keeping Children Safe & Families Together

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