Lead Clinician

Description:

• Coordinating clinical services, training new clinicians, and supervising the clinical staff.
• Promote the professional image of the agency through interpersonal interactions and appearance.
• Develop and maintain professional and supportive relationships with all agency staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Make decisions, taking into consideration, the needs of individuals as well as the organization.
• Demonstrate a team approach with peers and colleagues.
• Take a positive approach to problem-solving and avoid blaming others.
• Delegate responsibility as appropriate but maintain accountability for accomplishment of activity.
• Handle unanticipated events and crises in a positive constructive manner- responds personally to clients, family members, volunteers and community leaders.
• Support current trends in professional area of responsibility.
• Meet with the resident once per week for individual counseling, and once per week in a group setting, to address behavior, concerns, and progress regarding overall psychosocial functioning.
• Facilitate referrals to the appropriate service.
• Maintain ongoing communication with personnel from those services involved in the residents treatment.
• Provide support and assistance for the childs positive participation in group living and community activities.
• Become familiar with community resources and natural support.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Masters Degree in human service field, social work or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement.
• Must possess a valid license for LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist with two years of post-licensure experience.