Lead Clinical Counselor
Endeavors | ||||||||||||||||||
United States, Texas, Pecos | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 22, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Job Details
Description
JOB PURPOSE: The Lead Licensed Clinical Counselor at Pecos Children's Center is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Mental Health Services and Mental Health Senior Manager to provide oversight of mental health/counseling services for the clinical department. The Lead Licensed Clinical Counselor will assist in training new clinicians and continue to monitor clinicians' overall functions and job duties. Leads are expected to provide guidance with mental health interventions and are responsible for ensuring the clinical team adheres to strict deadlines and time-frames with reference to record-keeping and assessments/screenings conducted by the clinical department. The Lead Licensed Clinical Counselor will abide by ORR, state, and other contractual guidelines and timeframes. Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: A master's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology or a related mental health science field is required. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of ORR experience working in the behavioral health field with specific work in mental health treatment for children. A minimum of two years of supervisory experience in behavioral health overseeing a team greater than 10 is required. Experience in understanding the needs of migrant children, especially unaccompanied children, is required. In-depth knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and de-escalation techniques is required. Experience with Non-violent Crisis Intervention and safe restraint, certification with CPI is preferred. Proven ability to lead a large group (10-15) in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion. LICENSES: Driver's License with clear record. Have a current Texas license to practice psychology, social work or counseling, LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LMFT required. VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice. OTHER: The Lead Licensed Clinical Counselor must be 21 years or older. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD. |