Clinician ORR

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:
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• Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
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• Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
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• 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 Action The Clinician is an integral member of the program’s clinical team, responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy to children served. The clinician conducts comprehensive assessments, collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment teams, and develops and implements individualized treatment plans. The Clinician monitors therapeutic interventions and provides psychoeducation to children, caregivers, and sponsors, promoting emotional resilience and effective coping strategies. They ensure that clinical care aligns with agency policies, licensing standards, and federal, state, CARF, and local regulations. Additionally, the Clinician plays a key role in crisis intervention, stabilization, and collaborating with external partners to ensure children receive holistic support

Responsibilities

Complete initial and ongoing assessments, including comprehensive clinical and psychosocial 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 shelter living, 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 Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address the child’s emotional, mental, and social needs Maintain and update case files, documenting progress, behavioral challenges, and incidents, and ensure timely reporting of abuse, trafficking concerns, and session progress notes Provide input on reunification, assess sponsors’ emotional support, develop discharge safety plans, and recommend post-release services to ensure continued care Work with clinical staff, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners, participating in weekly meetings to coordinate efforts for successful reunification and program goals Foster positive relationships with stakeholders, demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations Participate in emergency evacuation procedures, either assisting with evacuations or remaining on-site to ensure safety during natural disasters or emergencies Perform other duties and projects as assigned