Clinician

About Upbring 

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

About our Children's Shelters

Many children begin life in the face of serious challenges. Instead of playing pretend and imagining grand adventures, unaccompanied children face perilous conditions alone as they travel to unfamiliar countries, leaving home and loved ones behind to escape war and violence. Our children’s centers, operated through a grant from the Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR), provide safety, stability and wraparound services. We help children grow into adults who have received love and kindness, instead of only violence and chaos.

What You'll Do as a Clinician

The Clinician is a member of the program’s clinical team. The Clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy for Unaccompanied Children (UC), conducts assessments, and works in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop treatment plans and conduct utilization reviews. The Clinician is primarily responsible for the therapeutic needs and continuum of the clinical care for the UC in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, licensing standards, and federal, state, CARF and local regulatory agencies.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders in the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

All Upbring Children's Shelters employees must comply with ORR's vaccination mandate. 

All staff must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children (UC). Medical and Religious exemptions may be requested after an offer of employment is accepted. 

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards 

• Complete a comprehensive psychological assessment to initiate ongoing behavioral health counseling for UC; complete the intake for each UC at the time of admission, and assessment of new  UC
• Complete assessments at the point of intake, throughout the treatment process, and at discharge to ensure UC treatment plans are meeting established goals and objectives
• Comply with HIPPA privacy regulations and always maintain confidentiality
• Regularly monitor the emotional, mental, and social well-being of UC and provide or arrange for services as deemed appropriate
• Utilize positive child management techniques, including verbal re-direction, de-escalation, and physical containment as a last resource when handling behavioral issues and crises with residents
• Coordinate and complete discharge or placement services
• Other duties or special projects as assigned

Communication  

• Complete and update UC case files with treatment plans, progress, behavior issues, and other related information regarding the UC’s behavior outcomes
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address UC’s emotional, mental, and social well-being and as outlined in the treatment plan
• Complete detailed and accurate reports to the Division of Unaccompanied Children’s Services (DUCS) on time (per report deadline) and as requested
• Update UC records/files with behavior issues, concerns, incidents, and progress in a timely manner and in compliance with Agency and licensing standards, federal and state, CARF and regulatory requirements

We Are Servants | We Help Others

Teamwork

• Establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the UC utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidence-based practices and screening (assessments); create and update treatment plans, including UC treatment goals and activity formulation
• Prepare for periodic treatment review meetings by completing progress reports and updated treatment plans
• Provide complex crisis intervention and stabilization to UC who are in psychological distress
• Provide Lead Clinician and other members of the clinical team with UC progress and treatment needs
• Provide emergency crisis intervention and on-call clinical services when needed
• Work closely with the Lead Clinician, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure program operations, policies, and procedures are executed in a manner that meets the needs of the UC and achieves program goals and objectives
• Travel and/or actively participate in the safe and orderly evacuation of UC and staff during an emergency drill and mandated disaster

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with the Lead Clinician, clinical staff, multidisciplinary teams, community partners, service providers, management, and staff to ensure the needs of the UC and program goals, objectives, and services are being met at the highest quality, work within the established ethical boundaries always
• Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with UC, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community

Clinician 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, or a  bachelor’s degree plus 5 years clinical employment experience.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service area and service population)
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and boundaries with 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 errors
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism consistent with the Social Work Code of Ethics; always maintain confidentially 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

Clinician Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing therapy in an ORR environment, highly preferred

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more 
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Donated Leave Program 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position works in a facility with and around children on a regular basis
• Lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 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.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging  

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

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, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.