What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician (Global Refuge) position at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries?
Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.
General Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
- Provides direct therapeutic services to clients and program participants as needed, including group work and family therapy;
- Coordinate services for each you in conjunction with Case Manager;
- Participates in staff meeting and offer clinical feedback regarding client treatment need;
- Attends, facilitated, and assists with providing on-going education and support services to foster parents;.
- Provides record keeping and documentation for all clinical activities in accordance with programs and ORR policy.
Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in Social Work with clinician experience or; Master's degree is psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement or; Bachelor's degree and 5 years clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences may be accepted AND; Licensure to provide clinical services or eligible to obtain professional licensure or registration (dependent on licensure requirements by state).
Experience: Five or more years of experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations, preferred.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills
Compensation & Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled
