Lead Clinician

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** Academic Req:
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* Certifications:

*** First Aid
* CPR* Emergency behavior intervention
** Language Requirements:
*** Fluency:
English
* Fluency:
Spanish
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* Work experience:

*** Required – Two (2) plus years related experience and/or training, including supervisory experience, as well as any accompanying experience as listed above;
* Preferred – Four (4) plus years related experience and/or training, including supervisory.
** Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
*** Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that apply to this position.
* Maintain an on-call schedule for the support of children and staff.
* Actively engage in a quality assurance plan necessary for compliance.
* Provide opportunities for routine consultation and supervision for clinicians.
* Provide counseling, crisis management, evaluations, and other clinical functions if needed.
* Participate in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children if needed.
* Record relevant clinical data and report clinical information as required.
* Maintain accurate and current child records and files.
* Provide data to support staff regarding the admission/discharge of children.
* Meet predetermined deadlines that allow for timely processing and reunification of unaccompanied alien children.
* Assist in discharge planning.
* Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
* Communicate effectively with referral sources and providers.
* Attend scheduled meetings and participate in team decisions and operations.
* Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs, and activities that promote professional growth and development.
* Prepare and maintain assigned reports per agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.
* Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
* Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
* Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
* Maintain Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections' employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and complying with the required dress code at all times.
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* Other Responsibilities:

*** Ensure goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans, and progress reports are completed for the clinical department.
* Ensure clinicians complete children’s groups weekly on specific topics and issues.
* Ensure the clinical department meets all state and federal requirements.
* Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by the chain of command and federal partners.
* Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.
** Requirements:
*** Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
* Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
* Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background check.
* Demonstrate the ability to: (a) Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. (b) Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals. (c) Provide crisis intervention according to the training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment. (d) Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.

(e) Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. (f) Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or…