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The Villages, Inc. Lead Mental Health Clinician in Topeka, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13251393
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Lead Clinician
LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible to the Program Director
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Generally, the Lead Clinician is responsible for the supervision and administration of clinical services provided to Unaccompanied Children (UCs).
DUTIES:
E = essential function, M = marginal function
1. Coordinates all clinical services. (E)
2. Oversees training of clinicians. (E)
3. Serves as back-up for staff clinicians and may fill in for them as needed. (M)
4. Maintains up to 50% clinical case load. (E)
5. Participates in management team meetings. (E)
6. Supervises subordinate staff to include scheduling, assigning duties, evaluating the work performed, approving/denying requests for leave, making recommendations that carry significant weight to the Executive Director for progressive discipline and termination, and making recommendations to the Executive Director regarding pay. Provides positive motivation to staff and guides them in the successful execution of their duties. Mentors staff and leads by example. (E)
7. Maintains appropriate, satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public, fellow employees and youth. (E)
8. Provides line of sight and sound supervision of youth at all times. (E)
9. Accepts additional duties as assigned. (M)
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Masters degree in Social Work and two years of post-graduate direct service delivery experience or a Masters or Ph.D. in Psychology, Sociology or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a requirement, plus two years of post-graduate direct service delivery experience or a Bachelors degree plus five years of clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences. Must have supervisory experience and be licensed to provide clinical services in Kansas. Pass a KBI and CANIS background check. A good driving record in order to be insured by The Villages insurance company.
PREFERRED: Bilingual (Spanish/English) language competency in both spoken and written forms is preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Additional duties may be added or changes may be made at the discretion of the Executive Director. These duties may be assigned orally.
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Adopted: 07/2016
Revised: 05/2018, 12-2018, 02-2021, 06-2023
Reviewed: 06-2021