Description

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.


Clinician TFC

US-TX-El Paso

Job ID: 2025-6718
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Refugee Resettlement Shelters
Upbring

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values: 

We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.

We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.

We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in ActionThe Clinician is responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy to children served, conducting assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans. They ensure clinical care aligns with agency policies, licensing standards, and regulatory requirements, serving children from newborn to 17 years old. The Clinician works closely with the team to conduct utilization reviews and address the therapeutic needs of Unaccompanied Children (UC). Upholding the program's core values of Warriors, Servants, and Family, the Clinician helps break the cycle of child abuse and empowers others through examples and dedication. 

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments, including comprehensive clinical and psychological evaluations, risk assessments, and intake evaluations, with follow-up assessments every 30 days or as needed based on the child's needs 
• Monitor the child's emotional well-being, provide individual counseling at least once a week, assess their adjustment to foster care, and implement crisis interventions and safety plans when necessary  
• Use positive behavior management techniques, including active listening, de-escalation, and problem-solving, while tracking behavior to modify interventions and reduce the need for physical containment 
• Collaborate with children to establish treatment goals and regularly update treatment plans, creating safety plans as needed for specific child accommodations 
• Ensure that practices remain current, evidence-based, and effective in addressing the needs of minors 
• Responsible for identifying and assessing potential cases of human trafficking, abuse, and trauma in individuals 
• Ensure a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, with an emphasis on ensuring safety, privacy, and empowerment for individuals, while adhering to all policy, legal, code of conduct and ethical standards 
• Collaborate with community service providers as needed to identify other mental health service needs for children 
• Facilitate ongoing individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address the emotional, mental, and social well-being of a child 
• Maintain and update the child's case files with treatment plans, progress, behavior issues, and outcomes, ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory standards; prepare and submit timely progress reports, treatment plans, and detailed reports to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) 
• Provide individual and crisis intervention and will meet with children in the foster home setting as needed to assess a minor's immediate mental health needs. All other direct services for children must be provided on-site 

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or master's degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure 
• Non-licensed staff must be actively working towards licensure while employed and attain licensure within three (3) years of employment date 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service area and service population) 
• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements 
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and boundaries with children, UC, parents, and families 
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to always interact with diverse groups of people in a professional manner 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write accurate and legible case notes without grammatical error 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism consistent with the Social Work Code of Ethics; always maintain confidentiality of information 
• The ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations. 
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a group 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage a heavy caseload and meet deadlines 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing therapy in an ORR environment, highly preferred 
• Two (2) years of clinical experience, preferably with children or adolescents and in trauma-informed care or behavioral health settings 

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 25%

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more 
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time 
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children 
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside 
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 125 lbs.  

 The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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