U.S. Committee for Refugee and Immigrants (USCRI) Rayo de Luz program is dedicated to providing unaccompanied minors who are pregnant or parenting, ages 0-18, with a supportive, nurturing environment in a residential shelter, daily education Monday - Friday, and supportive wrap-around services in Sacramento, CA. Our program is rooted in ensuring that service delivery is trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of each child while maintaining all program requirements of ORR.

OVERVIEW

The Clinician conducts mental health assessments for all unaccompanied youth to enhance the emotional well-being of each youth, identify and treat mental health symptoms and provide crisis intervention. This position provides clinical input to ensure that each youth is receiving the appropriate individual and group supervision. The Clinician reports to the Lead Clinician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate intake interviews and diagnostic assessments with youth for placement and assure a well-coordinated admission process for each new resident according to program standards and policy;
• Provide ongoing individual and group counseling and develop individual service plans and 30 days reviews and updates;
• Participate in weekly meetings to formulate mental health treatment plans and on-going review of youth’s treatment plan;
• Present a clear and clinically well formulated view of youth at case conferences which will assist in decision-making regarding treatment and permanency for the youth;
• Handle with behavioral incidents as needed and to ensure that each youth’s immediate and on-going mental health needs are being met;
• Utilize clinical skills in daily interactions with youth on an individual, family or group setting and through team meetings guide and monitor the quality of services provided to youth during their stay;
• Hold weekly group therapy sessions with youth to address issues such as improving social skills, behavior management, and differences in culture and societal norms and to prepare youth for discharge;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor;

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) OR Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical training and experience is a program requirement
• License or license eligible (intern) to provide clinical services is required;
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and ability to utilize advanced clinical and administrative skills and responsibilities;
• Knowledge about family interactions, reunification, and well-being and permanency principles is desired;
• Must pass a criminal background, child abuse and neglect registry clearance and other screening requirements including health assessment, Tuberculosis test and drugs test;
• Valid state issued driver’s license and auto insurance is required;
• Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification;
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish is required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required;
• Exceptional time management and attention to detail;
• Flexibility and willingness to work irregular and long hours including evenings and weekends as the position requires on call rotation with staff;
• Support a trauma-informed approach and therapeutic learning environment when interacting with youth;
• Support all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies;
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm and composed under stressful situations;
• Ability to work collaborative with staff, residents, service providers and others;
• Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make good and independent judgements or decisions; and
• Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by