Job purpose

The Clinical Counselor is responsible for providing the counseling services to an assigned caseload of unaccompanied children (UCs) at an on-site children’s residential facility. Functions as the liaison with other Clinical Counselors and Case Management and any other onsite vendors. This position is responsible for ensuring contractual requirements and client expectations are met at the on-site residential facility.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensures that all ORR policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Conducts and documents mental health assessments for all children in care as well as provide ongoing individual and group counseling in accordance with ORR policies and procedures.
• Screens for human trafficking concerns.
• Ensures quality care for all unaccompanied children (UC) residents and timely response to UC’s needs, including crisis intervention.
• Ability to perform through patient assessments and offer treatment plan options.
• Provides weekly counseling to assigned caseload.
• Provides group therapy/community group meetings.
• Coordinates caseload with assigned case managers and lead case managers.
• Provides reports needed to supervisor.
• Attends internal and external meetings.
• Maintains the UC case file and ORR database in accordance with ORR policies and procedures.
• Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures.
• Follows up on all Significant Incident Reports (SIRs).

Other duties:

• Performs duties in a safe manner. Follows the corporate safety policy. Participates and supports safety meetings, training and goals. Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
• Encourages co-workers to work safely. Identifies “close calls” and/or safety concerns to supervisory personnel. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned within your scope of work and responsibility.
• Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JCAHO, AAAHC, and other mandated regulations/standards.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement.
• One (1) year of pediatric mental health experience
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.
• Excellent presentation skills as well as oral and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with computer, common office equipment, and MS Office products required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year Supervisory experience overseeing other MHCs.
• Valid License as a Clinical Counselor or Social Worker.
• Experience with the assessment of trauma, abuse, or human trafficking