DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides oversight of the Clinicians, responsible for team building, coaching, staff appraisals, and performance measures
• Ensures that all contract policies and procedures are adhered to
• Conducts and documents mental health assessments directly or via tele-psych software for children in care as well as provide ongoing individual and group counseling in accordance with contract policies and procedures.
• Ensures all mental health assessments and screenings are completed according to contract policy
• Ensures quality care for all children and timely response to their needs, including crisis intervention
• Works with other Department Leads
• Screen for human trafficking concerns
• Coordinates caseloads with assigned case managers and lead case managers
• Provides reports needed for management
• Attends and participates in all required meetings internal and external
• Maintain the UAC case file and UAC portal in accordance with contract policies and procedures.
• Reports significant incident in accordance with contract policies and procedures
• Follows up on all Significant Incident Reports (SIRs) in accordance with contract policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving timesheets and time off requests
• Other duties as assigned

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs duties in a safe manner.
• Follows the corporate safety policy
• Participates in and supports all safety meetings, trainings and goals.
• Ensures the safety and security of all UAC and safe operating conditions within area of responsibility
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Flexible and willing to travel as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (Read, Write and Speak)
• Master's degree in social work (MSW), psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement; have clinical experience as a part of the master's program requirements
• 1 year of practicum or internship experience
• 6 months of supervisory experience
• Active, valid and unrestricted licensed in state of service
• Excellent presentation skills as well as oral and written communication skills required.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel
• Proficiency with computer, common office equipment, and MS Office products required.
• Clean criminal background check and drug screen
• Clean Child Abuse and Neglect (CA/N) or child protective services check
• Ability to work overtime and be on call as needed or as requested by Program Administration
• Communicates effectively with Community Based Mental Health Providers and referral sources.
• Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid, CPR, Emergency Behavior Intervention.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Specialty training in supervision
• Clinical experience with adolescents
• Experience with assessment of Human Trafficking, abuse and neglect

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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