Job Description 

Reporting to the Lead Clinician, the Clinician is responsible for direct therapeutic services to clients including individual and group therapy. S/he administers assessments and coordinates services to ensure high-quality clinical services.

Essential Functions 

• 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; 

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Master’s degree in Social Work with clinical experience OR; 

• Master’s degree in 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; 

• Licensure to provide clinical services in Virginia or eligible to obtain professional licensure or registration; 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with refugee and/or immigrant populations, preferred; 

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish, required; 

• 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 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.