Posted
10/22/2020
Job Title:
Bilingual Lead Clinician
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Maryville Academy
1150 N. River Rd.
Des Plaines, Illinois
60016
https://www.maryvilleacademy.org/
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bilingual Lead Clinician supervises, plans and oversees the implementation of therapeutic and psychological services for the youth in the program to ensure quality of clinical services. Engaged primarily in the performance of managerial duties, the Lead Clinician customarily and regularly directs three or more employees. Work requires advanced knowledge in the field of psychology and social work. This position requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. English/Spanish competency required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Coordinates, plans, and implements therapeutic services appropriate to program youth;
• Supervises the work of clinical personnel at applicable sites to ensure compliance with program standards and requirements;
• 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;
• Conducts clinical team meetings at which time training, program planning, case conferences, and agency issues are reviewed;
• Oversees 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;
• May maintain a minimal case load;
• Evaluates youth in crisis and assists with the development of specialized treatment interventions;
• Organizes and presents information in a training forum as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.
Please complete the application and upload your resume and cover letter at https://www.maryvilleacademy.org/join-our-team-2/
Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status or disability.
Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in social work with clinical experience, or Master’s Degree in psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement;
• Licensed by the State of Illinois;
• Experience working with child and adolescent population;
• Two years’ supervisory experience.
Skills /Knowledge:
• Bilingual English/Spanish language competency required;
• Must conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner.
Physical Demands:
• 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.
Environment and Scheduling:
• Work is performed in, and in association with, Maryville program settings, as well as, but not limited to schools, recreational facilities, court rooms, hospitals, correctional/detention institutions, and various community settings;
• Duties involve contact with youth who may be traumatized;
• 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.
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