Urgently Hiring for Bilingual Clinicians in all Locations (Phoenix, AZ)!

Looking for an experiencedBilingual Clinician to lead and manage multiple operations of the La Jornada (The Journey) Program within the Transitional Foster Care to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the minors who have fled their country of origin and arrived in the U.S. The Clinician works closely with minors, foster families, sponsor families, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

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Send Resume directly to Michael Angelo at Mmayoral@nyap.org

Clinician Responsibilities include:

• Performing all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Responsible for following the assigned intake, placement, and discharge procedures including conducting/coordinating/reviewing/updating assigned assessments, service plans, screenings, forms, and packets and collecting and uploading assigned documents into NYAP’s electronic health record (EHR) system and the government’s database (UCP) within the mandatory timeframe.
• Writing required and additional progress notes for assigned responsibilities, and uploading progress notes and accompanying documents to NYAP’s electronic health record (EHR) system and the government’s database (UCP) within the mandatory timeframe.
• Performing and periodically reviewing minors’ risk assessments, behavior management assessments, safety/crisis plans, individual service plans, logs and other assessments and plans for the youth and uploading documents and progress notes to the EHR and UCP within required timeframe.
• Reviewing all documents, assessments, and plans with foster parents and sponsor families and ensure all documents, assessments, plans, and related progress notes are uploaded to the EHR and UCP within required timeframe.
• Providing appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Traveling to foster family and sponsor homes and other community based organizations to provide in-home services to, and on behalf of, minors and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating and monitoring services for the minors and family in the community, including but not limited to, medical, educational, psychological, and social services.
• Screening for human trafficking concerns, and providing crisis intervention services.
• Assisting in placement efforts with the minors’ sponsor or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the minors’ case plans.

Clinician Minimum Qualifications Include:

• Master’s degree in social work, or comparable behavioral science field, from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of direct clinical work experience. Direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.
• A valid professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

The National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,272.65 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person