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Conduct mental health assessments of all children admitted to the UC program. Provide ongoing individual and crisis intervention. Prepare goal-oriented diagnostic assessments, group counseling, staff training and program enrichment. Provide guidance to all members of the program staff. The Clinician will carry up to 12 cases. Upon request, this role may be required to travel with UC, 14 and under, to locations in the United States.
Other duties as assigned. About Urban StrategiesUrban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
COMPANY CULTUREOur work is driven by our three core values:
Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential. BENEFITSRemote work for eligible positions.
Urban Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition to these benefits, we provide company-paid life and disability insurance.401K matched contributions up to 4%.Employee Assistance Program.
Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKSMeaningful employee engagement programs.
Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners. OTHEREmployment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.
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Urban Strategies
Clinician
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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$37,365 / year median in the U.S.
+21% projected growth
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JOB TITLEClinicianPROGRAMRefugio Unaccompanied Children ShelterREPORTS TOProgram DirectorSALARY$79,384.00LOCATIONSan Benito, TXJOB TYPEFull-TimeWORK SCHEDULEFive Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year General DescriptionClinicians conduct mental health assessments for all Unaccompanied Children (UC) in care, as well as provide ongoing individual and group counseling. About YouThe ideal candidate for our program is: A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education. You are a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, managers, and multiple projects in a prior project in a prioritized manner to meet our internal Urban Strategies goals of all current Head Start Performance Standards.Minimum QualificationsEducation:
Masters degree in social work, LMFT, Counseling or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement.Experience:
Desired - Two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience, group and individual counseling and related treatment services.Credentials:
Must be registered within their state of residence to provide supervised therapy. A copy must be provided to HR.Competencies:
oProfessional:
Diversity, Communication, Time Management;oTechnical:
Trauma, Group and Individual Counseling, Sexual Abuse Managemento Organizational:
Leadership, Teamwork, Community Approach.Skills:
Office 0365, Bilingual (English Spanish) What Youll Be DoingUtilize trauma theory and brief therapeutic techniques to work with unaccompanied children entering the United States during a typical stay of 30-35 days. Provide individual and group counseling, and screening for human trafficking concerns.Conduct mental health assessments of all children admitted to the UC program. Provide ongoing individual and crisis intervention. Prepare goal-oriented diagnostic assessments, group counseling, staff training and program enrichment. Provide guidance to all members of the program staff. The Clinician will carry up to 12 cases. Upon request, this role may be required to travel with UC, 14 and under, to locations in the United States.
Other duties as assigned. About Urban StrategiesUrban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
COMPANY CULTUREOur work is driven by our three core values:
Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential. BENEFITSRemote work for eligible positions.
Urban Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition to these benefits, we provide company-paid life and disability insurance.401K matched contributions up to 4%.Employee Assistance Program.
Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKSMeaningful employee engagement programs.
Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners. OTHEREmployment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.