Lead Clinician

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Harlingen, TX, USA
In-Office
Junior
Kids + Family • Social Impact
The Role
Leads clinical services for children in emergency shelter and group home settings. Provides or oversees assessments, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, crisis management, service planning, progress reporting, discharge planning, and clinical documentation. Supervises and consults with clinicians, ensures regulatory compliance and quality assurance, supports reunification deadlines, coordinates with providers and referral sources, maintains on-call coverage, and participates in multidisciplinary decisions. May support foster parent recruitment and must work variable schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.

Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.

We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our (facility) in (city, state).

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment. 

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options 
  • Additional employer sponsored benefits available  

Ask your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.

Language Requirement:  (ex) Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Academic Req: Required – Master’s degree in social work with two (2) years of postgraduate direct service 
delivery experience OR a master's degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other 
relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement with two 
(2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience OR bachelor’s degree plus five
(5) years clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences
 

Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention 
 

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: 
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 if needed.
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.
11. Assist in discharge planning.
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 Compass Connections 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 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 required dress code at all times.
 

Other Responsibilities: 
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. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.
 

Requirements: 
1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. 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 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.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
 

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

In accordance with Title VII  of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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#LI-Mid-Senior level

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Skills Required

  • Master's degree in social work plus two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or another relevant behavioral science with clinical experience as a program requirement, plus two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience
  • Bachelor's degree plus five years of clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences
  • At least two years of related experience or training, including supervisory experience
  • Four or more years of related experience or training, including supervisory experience
  • Fluency in English and Spanish
  • First aid certification
  • CPR certification
  • Emergency behavior intervention certification
  • Pass pre-employment and random drug screens
  • Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks
  • Ability to provide crisis intervention and maintain a safe environment
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Authorization to work for any employer in the United States
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The Company
1,080 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Compass Connections is a San Antonio-based nonprofit focused on child welfare and family support. Its mission is to meet the needs of vulnerable children and caregivers through trauma-informed programs including foster care and adoption, family preservation, case management, emergency shelters and group care, transitional support, medical services, and call-center operations. It collaborates with state and federal agencies to provide safety, stability, resources, and pathways forward.

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