Clinician TFC

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors:
  Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants:
  We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family:
  We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

Your Mission in Action

The Clinician is responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy to Unaccompanied Children (UC), conducting assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans. They ensure clinical care aligns with agency policies, licensing standards, and regulatory requirements, serving children from newborn to 17 years old. The Clinician works closely with the team to conduct utilization reviews and address the therapeutic needs of UC.

Upholding the program s core values of Warriors, Servants, and Family, the Clinician helps break the cycle of child abuse and empowers others through example and dedication.

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments at intake, throughout treatment, and at discharge to ensure treatment plans meet established goals and objectives for each child; facilitate ongoing individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address the emotional, mental, and social well-being of each child.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and referrals accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
• Maintain proactive engagement with ongoing learning and professional development to stay informed on trends, research, and legislative changes related to human trafficking, abuse, and trauma-informed care.
• Ensure practices remain current, evidence-based, and effective in addressing the needs of survivors.
• Identify and assess potential cases of human trafficking, abuse, and trauma in individuals.
• Maintain a compassionate, trauma-informed approach with an emphasis on safety, privacy, and empowerment while adhering to policy, legal, code of conduct and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, social services, and healthcare providers to support victims and survivors in their recovery process.
• Facilitate ongoing individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address the emotional, mental, and social well-being of a child.
• Maintain and update the child s case files with treatment plans, progress, behavior issues, and outcomes; prepare timely progress reports, treatment plans, and detailed reports as required.
• Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA privacy regulations and maintain confidentiality; coordinate discharge and placement services, ensuring smooth transitions and follow-up care while complying with regulatory standards.
• Collaboratively establish treatment goals and plans for children using advanced counseling skills, evidence-based practices, and assessments; provide ongoing progress updates to the Clinical Director and clinical team; build strong working relationships with clinical staff, multidisciplinary teams, and external partners; provide emergency crisis intervention and on-call support when necessary.
• Provide individual and crisis intervention and conduct visits with children in foster home settings as needed to assess a minor s immediate mental health needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master s degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or master s degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service area and service population).
• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements.
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and boundaries with children, UC, parents, and families.
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write accurate and legible case notes without grammatical error.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism consistent with the Social Work Code of Ethics; maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to apply compassion and empathy while dealing with stressful and difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a group.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage a heavy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft…