What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Licensed Clinician position at Deployed Services?
Job Overview
The Licensed Lead Clinician (Lead Specialist, Child Well Being) is the point of contact for matters related to child well-being at DHS sites.
Responsibilities
- Provide advisement and decision support on child well-being; communicate program information to leadership.
- Manage program matters by offering professional opinions and technical expertise on sector-wide child well-being and trauma-informed care concerns.
- Coordinate special cases escalated by CWB Specialists, facilitating connections across local, state, and federal resources.
- Engage with leadership and stakeholders to coordinate care and expedite placements.
- Maintain and coordinate the surge support deployment plan for CWB Specialists as needed.
- Collaborate with management on reporting requirements, initiatives, and information requests.
- Implement guidance to ensure continuity of care, reduce duplication of efforts, and synchronize activities across the child well-being program.
- Provide routine process and outcome metrics reports to monitor and evaluate program success.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with site and government staff.
- Ability to support multiple sites through ongoing communication and data assessment.
- Adaptable to dynamic environments in a developing program.
- Effective project prioritization and problem-solving abilities.
- Good research skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to work flexible hours (24/7/365).
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field; doctoral degree preferred.
- Licensed as LCSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent in relevant states.
- 5 years of experience in child development and trauma-centered care, including clinical evaluations with children and families.
- 2 years of management experience supervising staff.
- Preferred experience in cultural humility, child development, and trauma-informed care training.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel within the Continental U.S.
- Must pass drug test, motor vehicle record check, and background check post-offer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $113,110.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Ability to Relocate:
- Del Rio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $113,110
