Lead Clinician; Adolescent Girls Intensive Treatment Residence

Job Summary

The Lead Clinician is responsible for the provision of direct services to each adolescent on his or her caseload, including the development of a comprehensive assessment for each client. In addition, the Lead Clinician acts as a liaison with the client’s family, Department of Children & Families (DCF) Social Worker and outside agencies.

• Review referrals to determine appropriateness for placement within the program and respond to DCF within contracted time frames.
• Ensure a thorough intake of youth into the program has occurred; ensuring a suicide screening/safety assessment is completed on each youth, including completion of MAYSI Screening and creation of safety plan.
• Completion of CRAAFT, LITE, and CANS assessment within 7 days of placement with each youth and his/her identified family.
• Develop an individual treatment plan with each youth and his/her identified family that is inclusive of the six domains, and identify all necessary therapeutic services, and medical/dental care needed (routine, ongoing, and emergency services) in accordance with EEC and CARF standards.
• Provide intensive individual, group, and family therapy and review each youth’s progress toward identified goals and program objectives at treatment reviews that meet licensing timeline requirements.
• Ensure referrals/appointments are made for youth in need of psychological evaluation, psychiatric services, therapy, dental and/or medical appointments; oversee the completion of additional youth assessments as requested within stated time frames.
• Assess and monitor all youths on suicide watch on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain communication with parent/guardian/LAR and collateral agencies.
• Attend and participate in program meetings (weekly clinical reviews, weekly house meetings, monthly staff meetings, and Administrators meetings).
• Track data and statistics in line with permanency and standards; as well as service referrals.
• Provide rotating on-call clinical coverage and be available for after-hours emergencies or intake.
• Be responsible for proper accounting of youth belongings/valuables.
• Ensure behavior management practice is followed on all shifts.
• Work with Caseworker to ensure all medical/dental needs are met in a timely fashion.
• Support program staff with skill development and coaching needs.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in job performance, enthusiasm and cooperation with co-workers.
• Interface with, and provide support for, all clinical interns, community partnerships, staff, and volunteers in regard to the programming of the DCF congregate care sites.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services field required and Licensure Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) required. LMHC or LICSW is preferred.
• 1 – 5 years of related experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft programs is required.
• Excellent reading and writing skills for contract and incident reporting.

Entry level

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