ADDITIONAL STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL STAFF!

WHO ARE WE: The LaSalle School (LSS) is a highly regarded, and nationally accredited provider of therapeutic, educational, and supportive services designed to accomplish positive, personal growth and lasting change in the lives of youth and families in need. With over a third of our staff employed for over 10 years with the agency, many of our employees find this work to be extremely fulfilling and choose to make this a lifelong career. Here at LaSalle, we take pride in our people who share our commitment to the core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. LSS offers competitive compensation and benefits, excellent learning, and development opportunities.

WHO YOU CAN BECOME: The Unaccompanied Children (UC) clinician is a full-time, 40 hour a week, exempt, and salary position who conducts mental health assessments, provides ongoing individual and group counseling services, screens for human trafficking concerns, and provides crisis intervention services.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop treatment plans, complete UC portal documentation, maintain UC paper and electronic records, and respond to data requests.
• Responsible for ensuring that case files are organized and stored in accordance with CSS and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) guidelines.
• Deliver individual, family, and group psychotherapy services.
• Provide Individualized Educational Plan-related social and emotional services for UCs.
• Seek out and engage in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Adhere to all relevant agency and regulatory expectations. Complete all required case-related documentation. Facilitate inter-departmental and inter-agency collaboration and communication.
• Assists in the development and review of Safety Plans and release recommendations.
• Consults with the clinical team and serves as a liaison, psychologist, and psychiatrist as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact, in conjunction with the Compliance Officer, regarding investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect that may occur in care.
• Perform weekly audits on the program’s active case files (physical and on a web-based system) to ensure compliance with CHPs, State and Federal guidelines.
• Responsible for working with UC in care and the UC’s family/sponsor. This includes locating family members and assessing potential sponsors to unify the child with their families/sponsors.
• Plans with the Lead Clinician for conferences, phone calls, and family visits will be coordinated with childcare according to team plans.
• Assess the needs of each UC in care while developing an Individual Service Plan, and facilitate a safe, timely release/discharge in collaboration with the case manager.
• Responsible for maintaining case files on his/her caseload and documenting the provision of services in each UC’s case file while maintaining ORR/UC database compliance.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and meetings.
• Report and discuss cases with third-party reviewers, clinical staff, and Federal Field Specialists.
• Responsible for continued professional development through attendance at in‑service seminars, participation in conferences and workshops, and/or continued study at higher education institutions.
• Is sensitive to and supportive of the children’s cultural and ethnic heritage and values.
• Fulfills Mandated Reporter responsibilities according to NYS Justice Center’s and Office of Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) regulations.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Master’s in social work or other related behavioral science.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.
• Bilingual (additional $4,000 annual stipend).
• New York State Driver’s License in good standing as determined by the Agency.
• Must be 21 or older, and vaccinated against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP).

WHO ARE YOU:

• Able to exhibit highly developed clinical and administrative supervision skills.
• Possess knowledge of and experience with trauma informed treatment, evidence-based practices and specialized risk assessment for youth with mental health, sexual abuse, and other complex behavioral health needs.
• Possess strong computer, management, leadership, organizational and time management skills.
• Able to exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, as well as efficient documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively within a highly diverse multidisciplinary team of service providers and referral agencies.
• Possess knowledge of all relevant current, and emerging, regulatory requirements (e.g., ORR, etc.)
• Can works closely with Case Managers, Assistant Program Director, Lead Clinician, Compliance Officer, and Youth Development Staff.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations pertaining to the operation of programs offered including but not limited to OCFS, ORR, UC, and the Council on Accreditation standards.
• Can keep current and up to date on required paperwork and documentation.
• Will maintain First Aid/CPR and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certifications.
• Able to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
• Able to work as a collaborative member of the UC team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Start at 10 days off for vacation, 13 paid holidays a year, 3 personal days, 12 sick days per year and other leave time available dependent on the circumstances.
• Health/Medical Insurance - Single (LaSalle covers 100% of cost) / 2-person/family (LaSalle covers 50% of coverage)
• Dental Insurance - Single (LaSalle covers 100% of cost) / 2-person/family (LaSalle covers 50% of cost)
• Life Insurance - LaSalle covers 100% of cost at $50,000. Additional coverage can be purchased by employee at cost to employee.
• Flexible Spending and Cafeteria Plans - Employee covers 100% of cost
• Vision Insurance - Employee covers 100% of cost
• Short Term Disability - Employee covers 100% of cost
• Cancer Care and Accident Care plans - Employee covers 100% of cost
• Retirement: LaSalle covers 100% of contribution to Pension, 403b option available to staff - 100% contribution is employee responsibility
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Loan Assistance Program
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs - As a non-profit organization, LaSalle School qualifies as an organization to help college debt forgiven over the course of a set number of years--federal requirements must be meet by employee.
• During the first three to six months of employment, LaSalle will ensure that you have the necessary training, which is 100% covered by LaSalle; to be successful in the new position.
• Employee Assistance Program (Capital EAP)
• Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner in the cafeteria at no cost to the employee during your shift/breaks at LaSalle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,575.00 - $56,925.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical counseling: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY 12203 (Required)

Work Location: In person