Deployed Services, LLC
Licensed Clinician (Specialist, Child Well Being)
Deployed Services, LLC, Laredo, Texas, United States, 78045
Deployed Services serves as a dedicated strategic partner to government and other clients. We hire individuals committed to excellence and who share our passion for making a positive impact in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
The
Licensed
Clinician (Specialist, Child Well Being)
is the point of contact for matters related to child well-being at DHS sites.
Essential Functions:
Observe the physical environment, individual interactions, and verbal and nonverbal cues related to assessing child well-being concerns to ensure appropriate interactions between facility staff, family members, and childrenProactively propose solutions that leverage existing services and coordinate immediate interventions and case management activities among requisite facility staff as necessary to support a child's well-beingPartner with management on decisions regarding the care of children who are experiencing current and/or ongoing medical, psychological, physical limitations, developmental, behavioral, or safety needs that require frequent attention or close monitoring, such as those identified as Elevated In-Custody Medical (ECMR)Assist CBP personnel in documenting and transferring information for individual cases due to the complex requirements for HHS placements of children with special needs and for other downstream partnersProactively engage with children to support their well-being, including identifying children in distress or at risk of distressProvide brief, ongoing education during musters and provide facility staff requested tools to respond to specific situations with children, highlight success stories, and provide other insights into culturally sensitive careReport activities to leadership on a regular basis via shift reports and supervisory meetingsOther duties as assignedKnowledge and Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suiteAbility to support several sites through ongoing communication and review of assessment dataAbility to communicate with site and government staff effectively and efficientlyHave experience working in a multidisciplinary team-based environmentAbility to operate in a dynamic environment within a developing new programExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skillsGood research skills and attention to detailAbility to work flexible hours. We operate 24/7/365Education and Experience:
Master's degree in behavioral health or related field; doctoral degree preferredLicensed Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Doctor level prepared psychologist (LP) or equivalent within the state(s)2+ years of working experience in child development, culturally aware and trauma-centered care, performing clinical evaluations in direct engagement with children and their familiesPrior experience in an immigration setting is strongly preferredBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredMust be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS)Must pass a drug test, motor vehicle record check, and background check after accepting a conditional offer of employment
AAP/EEO StatementDeployed Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The
Licensed
Clinician (Specialist, Child Well Being)
is the point of contact for matters related to child well-being at DHS sites.
Essential Functions:
Observe the physical environment, individual interactions, and verbal and nonverbal cues related to assessing child well-being concerns to ensure appropriate interactions between facility staff, family members, and childrenProactively propose solutions that leverage existing services and coordinate immediate interventions and case management activities among requisite facility staff as necessary to support a child's well-beingPartner with management on decisions regarding the care of children who are experiencing current and/or ongoing medical, psychological, physical limitations, developmental, behavioral, or safety needs that require frequent attention or close monitoring, such as those identified as Elevated In-Custody Medical (ECMR)Assist CBP personnel in documenting and transferring information for individual cases due to the complex requirements for HHS placements of children with special needs and for other downstream partnersProactively engage with children to support their well-being, including identifying children in distress or at risk of distressProvide brief, ongoing education during musters and provide facility staff requested tools to respond to specific situations with children, highlight success stories, and provide other insights into culturally sensitive careReport activities to leadership on a regular basis via shift reports and supervisory meetingsOther duties as assignedKnowledge and Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suiteAbility to support several sites through ongoing communication and review of assessment dataAbility to communicate with site and government staff effectively and efficientlyHave experience working in a multidisciplinary team-based environmentAbility to operate in a dynamic environment within a developing new programExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skillsGood research skills and attention to detailAbility to work flexible hours. We operate 24/7/365Education and Experience:
Master's degree in behavioral health or related field; doctoral degree preferredLicensed Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Doctor level prepared psychologist (LP) or equivalent within the state(s)2+ years of working experience in child development, culturally aware and trauma-centered care, performing clinical evaluations in direct engagement with children and their familiesPrior experience in an immigration setting is strongly preferredBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredMust be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS)Must pass a drug test, motor vehicle record check, and background check after accepting a conditional offer of employment
AAP/EEO StatementDeployed Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)