What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Clinician for Long Term Foster Care position at Encircle?
Do you want to use your clinical skills to support unaccompanied immigrant children as part of a vibrant, supportive team? Are you looking for a hybrid work schedule? EnCircle is hiring a Clinician (licensed or license-eligible) to provide clinical support to children in our Long Term Foster Care program in Newport News, VA. Our Bi-lingual Clinician will be working with immigrant children who likely do not speak English and are from a variety of countries. Access to language interpretation services will be available for the ideal candidate. You will be responsible for carrying a caseload, providing clinical services using best practices, and will supervise an additional mental health clinician. Come join a knowledgeable and supportive team of immigration and child welfare professionals!
Reporting to the Lead Clinician, our Clinician for Long Term Foster Care will provide comprehensive services using appropriate modalities tailored to that child while using a trauma-informed care approach. As a clinician you will also provide individual and group therapy. You will be responsible for completing initial assessments, preliminary and ongoing treatment plans, and coordinating services to ensure high-quality care of our unaccompanied children (UC). This position reports to the office daily in person.
Please note: This position is located in Newport News, VA.
EnCircle requires all employees be vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are hired, we will require you prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or are willing to be vaccinated subject to applicable laws.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES
- Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience and license or license eligible to provide clinical services in Virginia (LMSW or LCSW or LCSW-C); OR
- Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement and license or license eligible to provide clinical services in Virginia independently (LPC).
- Bi-lingual English and Spanish, required.
- Prior experience working with immigrant and/or refugee populations, preferred.
- Trauma-informed training for serving immigrant or vulnerable populations, preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal communication, and clinical and persuasive writing skills.
- Ability to work under stress or in a fast-paced environment, including crisis situations.
- Computer literacy and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
- Valid Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and positive driving record to transport minors in own vehicle if needed required.
- Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
- Willing and able to be on an on-call rotation for emergency response situations.
- Monday-Friday. Must have weekend and evening availability/flexibility.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct therapeutic services to clients and program participants as needed, including group work and family therapy.
- Administer required behavioral and mental health assessments for youth.
- Coordinate services for each youth in conjunction with Case Manager.
- Participate in staff meetings and offer clinical feedback regarding client treatment needs.
- Attend, facilitate, and assist with providing on-going education and support services to foster parents.
- Provide record keeping and documentation for all clinical activities in accordance with program and ORR policy.
- Provide crisis intervention and guidance to youth and foster families regarding clinical components of crisis intervention and long-term treatment strategies.
- Comply with laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
Why you'll love working at enCircle:
We offer a competitive salary starting at $68,000, plus an exceptional benefits package including:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets
- 401(k) and 401(k) Matching
- Employee Assistance Program, including access to Chaplain services
- Educational Assistance Program
- STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Flexible Schedule
- Retention Bonus
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Unlimited access to Premium Calm App for staff plus friends and family
- Early access to paid wages with Wisely ADP and Dailypay
Salary : $68,000
