Lead Clinician - Bilingual

Company: BCFS
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Company : BCFS Health and Human Services

Business Unit : RSD

Program : BCFS Health and Human Services

Status : Regular Full-Time

Education : Required – Graduate degree from an accredited program/university, preferably in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, sociology or related field of study. Required-Fully licensed in the state where they are working.

Experience : Required – 2 years related experience and/or training including supervisory experience. Preferred – 4 plus years related experience and/or training including supervisory experience.

Supervises : Clinicians

Summary : The clinician uses sound professional judgment and best practices to support the mental health, safety and well-being of every unaccompanied alien child in care while maintaining compliance with established state and federal standards and requirements.

To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:

Essential Functions :

1. Ensure goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports are completed for the clinical department.

2. Ensure clinician’s complete children’s groups weekly on specific topics and issues.

3. Ensure the clinical department meets all state and federal requirements.

4. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by chain of command and federal partners.

5. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.

1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.

2. Maintain on-call schedule for the support of children and staff.

3. Actively engage in a quality assurance plan necessary for compliance.

4. Provide opportunities for routine consultation and supervision for clinicians.

5. Provide counseling, crisis management, evaluations and other clinical functions ifneeded.

6. Participate in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children if needed.

7. Record relevant clinical data and report clinical information as required.

8. Maintain accurate and current child records and files.

9. Provide data to support staff regarding admission/discharge of children.

10. Meet predetermined deadlines that allow for timely processing and reunification of unaccompanied alien children.

12. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.

13. Communicate effectively with referral sources and providers.

14. Attend scheduled meetings and participate in team decisions and operations.

15. Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development.

16. Prepare and maintain assigned reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.

17. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.

18. Implement BCFS safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.

19. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.

20. Maintain BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in BCFS employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Credentials, Skills and Abilities :

1. Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to: First Aid, CPR and Emergency Behavior Intervention, Other: .

2. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.

3. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.

4. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.

5. Demonstrate skills in: a. Group, individual and family therapy.

b. A range of treatment modalities.

6. Demonstrate the ability to:

a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.

b. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.

c. Work in a fast paced environment and maintain control and professional composure at all times.

d. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.

e. Maintain computer literacy required by the position.

f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Residential Services policies and procedures.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of BCFS System of Companies and its affiliated organizations to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Global Network of Non-Profits Creating Lasting Change BCFS System is a global network of non-profit organizations operating health and human services programs throughout the U.S., Eastern Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa.

BCFS System is an innovative and dynamic system of non-profit organizations that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of at-risk populations. BCFS System partners with government agencies, corporations, non-profits, and community leaders to develop programs and service models that combat challenges in health and human services.

Striving to build systems that make a lasting impact on the countries,

states and communities we serve, BCFS System leads initiatives focused on:

Emergency management, including medical sheltering, during public health disasters

Residential services and emergency shelters for children who are abused or neglected

Assisted living services and vocational training for adults with intellectual disabilities

Mental health services for children and families

Foster care and adoption services

Medical services to indigent communities

Transitional living services for at-risk youth and those in the juvenile justice system

Residential camping and retreats for children and families

International humanitarian aid for children living in impoverished conditions in developing countries

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