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    Social Worker - Poughkeepsie, United States - Children's Home of Poughkeepsie

    Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
    Children's Home of Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Position Summary:
    The Clinician will conduct mental health assessments, screen for human trafficking concerns, and provide crisis intervention services.

    Additionally they will be responsible for intake assessments, and will provide weekly therapy to the youth and to facilitate group therapy.

    The Clinician is also responsible to provide clinical guidance to both the case managers and direct care staff, as needed.

    They will provide additional professional support at treatment team meetings concerning mental health and behavioral issues.


    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:


    Responsible for strong collaborative relationships with the Case Managers working with the UC to reunify them with a family member/sponsor.

    Is responsible for constant and open communication with Case Managers regarding family/sponsor contacts, family sessions, phone calls, and safety plans, as needed, and in accordance with ORR policy.

    Is sensitive to and supportive of the youth's cultural and ethnic heritage and values.

    Plans with the Lead Clinician and Case Managers for staffing meetings to discuss service plans, progress and other issues concerning youth.

    Completes a full biopsychosocial and risk assessment for all youth on the caseload, and provides routine updates.

    Ensures that Clinical notes are completed on a weekly basis and are entered into the system in a timely manner.

    Provides ongoing mental health assessment as per UC documentation regulations as well as developmentally and culturally sensitive and trauma informed therapy services.

    Assists in the process and coordination of discharge or transfer of each child in collaboration with program staffing and ensures the delivery of appropriate summaries in each case.

    Is responsible for the respective UC Portal documentation and oversees the preparation of summaries, maintenance of current progress notes and ensures relevant information regarding visiting and other significant incidents are incorporated into the case record and are placed into UC Portal.

    Ensures that both paper case records and electronic case records are completed in a timely manner and stored and protected to remain in compliance with CHP and ORR procedures.

    Ensures that they are effectively developing rapport and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships with all youth on their caseload.
    Facilitates regular psychoeducational groups with youth, in accordance with ORR expectations.

    Provides clinical assistance and support for other staff members in the program to ensure that therapeutic and trauma informed approaches are applied for all youth in the program.

    Serves as a support for youth and as a liaison between the public school counseling department and the program.

    Responsible for continued professional development through attendance at inservice seminars, participation in conferences and workshops and/or continued study at higher education institutions.

    Attend all agency mandatory training as scheduled, and must complete 40 hours annually of ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement) training.

    Fulfill Mandated Reporter responsibilities according to NYS Justice Center and OCFS regulations.

    Is familiar with and adheres to all agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Child Care Manual, Employee Handbook.

    Remains current regarding Children's Home policies, OCFS policies, and ORR policies to ensure program compliance.
    Maintains on call responsibilities to the UC program including calls from ORR.
    Accepts any other tasks as delegated by the Program Director or as required by ORR.


    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
    Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
    Ability to assess mental health status
    Competency in administering standardized screening tools
    Ability to understand the importance of cultural humility in clinical work
    Competency in writing case notes and assessment
    Strong oral and written communication skills
    Ability to work independently


    Critical Work Relationships:
    This position reports to the Lead Clinician.

    They will receive clinical supervision for licensure, as needed, and will also take directives from the Program Manager and collaborate with the Case Manager.

    Works cohesively with department heads and members of their UC respective team.
    Works closely with ORR Case Coordinator, Federal Field Specialist, and any other organization/professional as indicated.
    Works closely with the UC Lead Clinician to staff cases and ensure compliance with ORR policies and procedures.

    Relates to Clinical Program Director for program areas including setting and achieving client service goals and objectives and coordination of program activities.


    The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.


    MINIMUM Qualifications:


    The clinician must have at least a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of clinical work experience OR Master's Degree in social work, with clinical experience in the program, or Master's Degree in psychology, social work or mental health counseling.

    Candidate must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of New York.

    Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.

    Must be available to travel within the U.S. for reunifications for exigent circumstances as needed (i.


    e:
    separated or extremely traumatized tender aged children).


    PREFERRED Qualifications:
    Clinical licensure and/or more than two years of clinical experience

    Physical Requirements:

    The Clinician must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily, included below, with or without a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    Must complete and pass a pre employment physical, PPD and drug screen

    Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

    Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment


    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.

    In order to perform this job successfully, the incumbents must possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

    Employees are expected and required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give directives or assignments.

    All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

    The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

    Children's Home of Poughkeepsie (CHP) reserves the right to amend this job description at any time and assign additional tasks or duties to meet the agency demands.

    This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. CHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

    *The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    *The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.


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