Bilingual Clinician_JOR

Bilingual

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Fairfax, VA 22031

Salary Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• 33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU's and ongoing trainings/education
• Why Work with Us? Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

The Clinician for La Jornada works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and youth for the assigned program. This position works closely with children, youth, foster parents, and community partners, providing assessments, counseling, advocacy, mental health stabilization and support toward the goal of unification with a sponsor family and living safely and successfully in the community.

Responsibilities

The Clinician here for La Jornada will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional service team to provide trauma-informed mental health related services including conducting required assessments, referrals to mental health providers and assessments to identify human trafficking concerns.
• Provide child-facing services on-site.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload pursuant to the assigned program ratio and consistently achieve established service delivery thresholds.
• Conduct mental health assessments; and provide ongoing individual and group counseling services, as well as provide crisis intervention if needed.
• Facilitate family sessions as needed.
• Perform visits at foster caregiver's homes within pre-established days from the child's admission as needed.
• Continually monitor the mental well-being of clients and arrange for appropriate services as needed, including arranging for and facilitating external specialized services with community mental health providers.
• Complete Risk, UC Assessments, Human Trafficking, RST assessment, safety plans, post 18 ages out plans, and other assessments as required by the assigned program within expected time frames.
• Provide consultation and documentation regarding clients' functioning, mental health status, and treatment needs.
• Participate in staffing with the cross-functional team and stakeholders.
• Provide orientation to children in care.
• When necessary, travel to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete all required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Consistently achieve established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, medical, educational, psychological, and social services.
• Screen for human trafficking concerns and provide crisis intervention services.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Who we are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas:
Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.