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Maryville Academy · 1 day ago

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Lead Clinician (LCSW/LCPC) San Juan Diego (Des Plaines 60015)

Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $81K/yr

4+ years exp

Maryville Academy is seeking a Bilingual Lead Clinician for the Unaccompanied Children’s Program. The Lead Clinician will supervise and oversee the implementation of therapeutic and psychological services for youth, ensuring quality clinical services and compliance with standards.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates, plans, and implements therapeutic services appropriate to program youth

Supervises the work of clinical personnel at applicable sites to ensure compliance with the standards and requirements set by ORR

Maintains ongoing consultation with therapists in order to ensure the implementation of effective treatment; evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatment, and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses; modifies plans and diagnoses as necessary

Participates in a team-oriented approach to review a youth’s progress and provides individualized services as needed

Coordinates with the program’s Clinical Director in cross-program training and alignment

Conducts clinical team meetings at which time training, program planning, case conferences, and agency issues are reviewed

Upholds ORR’s policy of Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse

Collaborates with the Clinical Director in psychiatric and psychological services provided to youth

Provides emergency services in the absence of the youth’s therapist

Reviews relevant research findings and provides training for therapists and other program staff to enhance the quality of service provided; consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals in order to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment

Evaluates youth in crisis and assists with the development of specialized treatment interventions

Organizes and presents information in a training forum as needed, including staff onboarding

Attends a minimum of 40 hours advanced training/workshops on an annual basis

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

LCSWLCPCBilingual English/SpanishSupervisory experienceClinical service experienceEthical conduct

Required

Master's degree in social work, plus 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience OR Master's degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science degree in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement

Two years of clinical service experience, part of which must be with children or youth

Two years of supervisory experience

LCSW or LCPC required, Licensed by the State of Illinois

Bilingual English/Spanish language competency required

Must conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner

Required to lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds

Must possess ability to provide physical restraint to youth

Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above

On-site position

24 hour on-call (pager) responsibilities

Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary

May be scheduled to work on weekends and/or holidays