Lead Clinician - Spanish and English fluency required

Owensboro, KY

Full Time

Experienced

LEAD CLINICIAN - CAMINOS PROGRAM

Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH). KyUMH has over 150 years of experience serving youth who have experienced trauma. Our vision is to be a preferred provider of services so Kentucky can be a preferred place for children and families.

The KyUMH Caminos program provides a safe place for children and youth who are at high risk for trafficking and abuse. These children have fled from violent situations and extreme poverty. Our priority is to help them feel safe, by providing for their physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs.

Why Choose Us?

Earn an EXTRA $1,500 RETENTION BONUS over the next 9 months!
We offer a competitive total rewards package (Great PTO!)
Meals are provided while on duty
Rewarding work with a diverse team of passionate, mission-driven individuals

With over 150 years of experience, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of youths who have faced trauma. Our team is united by a strong culture of healing and professional therapeutic support.

Benefits include:

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
403b retirement plan with 3% match
Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
Eight holidays, plus one floating holiday to use as you wish
Tuition assistance and continuing education support

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience; entry-level $58,000 annually (includes a $3,000 bilingual incentive)

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
The Lead Clinician coordinates and schedules clinical services for the KYUMH Caminos program.

The Lead Clinician oversees the clinical aspects of youth in the Caminos programs and assigned clinicians with regard to compliance to clinical documentation, adherence to human trafficking screening, and compliance to state, federal and Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) regulations.
The Lead Clinician provides clinical guidance to Case managers, Care Team Coordinator, Unit Supervisors and direct care staff.
Participates in and provides professional support in Care Team meetings; and advises the Care Team concerning mental health issues and trauma-informed, behavioral management interventions.
The Lead Clinician is responsible for the preparation of goal oriented diagnostic assessments, clinical staff trainings and program enrichment.
The Lead Clinician is a direct liaison to the Care Team Coordinator and Program Director
serves on the on-call crisis rotation and fulfills all the tasks of a full-time clinician.

The Lead Clinician conducts mental health assessments, provides ongoing individual and group counseling services, screens for human trafficking concerns and provides crisis intervention services. For every four (4) clients assigned to the secondary Clinician, the Lead Clinician will be assigned a client until the secondary Clinician caseload is full. When secondary Clinician obtains a full caseload of twelve (12), the Lead Clinician will build to a full caseload (12) in times of full occupancy.

Qualities and Attributes of an Ideal Candidate:

Commitment to the Job
Consistency and Reliability
Developing Others
Emotional Control
Empathetic Outlook
Flexibility
Handling Stress
Leading Others
Monitoring Others
Practical Thinking
Relating to Others
Role Awareness
Self-motivated
Time-management
Working collaboratively

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or University
Current Independent Licensure - LPCC, LCSW, LMFT or other applicable Kentucky licensure
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in English and Spanish

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Fluency in English and Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) is required for this position. Can you demonstrate such fluency?*

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Federal and state fingerprint background reports, driving record, sex offender registry and abuse reports will be required if selected for pre-hire screening.
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b. engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or inappropriate sexual behavior, a crime involving a minor, or any violent crime;
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KYUMH is a Christian, multi-cultural organization that employs individuals from all over the world. Our staff represent many cultures, countries, religions, and personal identities while working together to accomplish our mission in a safe, compassionate environment. Are you willing and able to work effectively in such an environment?*

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Lead Clinician - Spanish and English fluency required

LEAD CLINICIAN - CAMINOS PROGRAM

With over 150 years of experience, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of youths who have faced trauma. Our team is united by a strong culture of healing and professional therapeutic support.Benefits include:

Apply for this position

With over 150 years of experience, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of youths who have faced trauma. Our team is united by a strong culture of healing and professional therapeutic support.

Benefits include: