What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Clinician position at The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.?
$3,000 Recruitment Bonus
LEAD CLINICIAN - CAMINOS PROGRAM
Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH). KyUMH has over 150 years of experience serving youth who have experienced trauma. Our vision is to be a preferred provider of services so Kentucky can be a preferred place for children and families.
The KyUMH Caminos program provides a safe place for children and youth who are at high risk for trafficking and abuse. These children have fled from violent situations and extreme poverty. Our priority is to help them feel safe, by providing for their physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs.
Why Choose Us?
- We offer a competitive total rewards package (Great PTO!)
- Rewarding work with a diverse team of passionate, mission-driven individuals
With over 150 years of experience, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of youths who have faced trauma. Our team is united by a strong culture of healing and professional therapeutic support.
Benefits include:
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- 403b retirement plan with 3% match
- Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
- Eight holidays, plus one floating holiday to use as you wish
- Tuition assistance and continuing education support
- Mid-level (one to three years of experience) $63,000 annual salary plus $3,000 recruitment incentive paid in $1,500 increments at hire and again at six months
- Experienced (three years of experience) $65,000 annual salary plus $3,000 recruitment incentive paid in $1,500 increments at hire and again at six months
The Lead Clinician coordinates and schedules clinical services for the KYUMH Caminos program.
- The Lead Clinician oversees the clinical aspects of youth in the Caminos programs and assigned clinicians with regard to compliance to clinical documentation, adherence to human trafficking screening, and compliance to state, federal and Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) regulations.
- The Lead Clinician provides clinical guidance to Case managers, Care Team Coordinator, Unit Supervisors and direct care staff.
- Participates in and provides professional support in Care Team meetings; and advises the Care Team concerning mental health issues and trauma-informed, behavioral management interventions.
- The Lead Clinician is responsible for the preparation of goal oriented diagnostic assessments, clinical staff trainings and program enrichment.
- The Lead Clinician is a direct liaison to the Care Team Coordinator and Program Director
- serves on the on-call crisis rotation and fulfills all the tasks of a full-time clinician.
Qualities and Attributes of an Ideal Candidate:
- Commitment to the Job
- Consistency and Reliability
- Developing Others
- Emotional Control
- Empathetic Outlook
- Flexibility
- Handling Stress
- Leading Others
- Monitoring Others
- Practical Thinking
- Relating to Others
- Role Awareness
- Self-motivated
- Time-management
- Working collaboratively
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or University
- Current Independent Licensure - LPCC, LCSW, LMFT or other applicable Kentucky licensure
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in English and Spanish Preferred
Salary : $63,000 - $65,000