Description

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

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


Clinician ORR

US-TX-McAllen

Job ID: 2025-6891
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 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 

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, marriage and family counseling, or other behavioral discipline in which 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 10%

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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