HeartShare Is Hiring A Bilingual Lead Clinician

Join Our Team as a Lead Clinician at HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Nuevo Camino Program! 🧡

HeartShare’s Nuevo Camino program supports unaccompanied minors aged 5-12 with a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive environment through transitional foster homes, education, and wrap-around services in East Brooklyn, NYC.

Program Overview

Our mission is to provide a nurturing space that ensures each child’s needs are met with compassion and professionalism, all while adhering to ORR program standards. The program delivers comprehensive services, including daily education and supportive foster care, tailored exclusively for unaccompanied minors.

Position: Lead Clinician

The Lead Clinician reports to the Program Director and plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of clinical services within the ORR program. This role combines supervision, direct client work, training, and strategic program support.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions 🎯

• Support & Supervise: Oversee clinicians in service delivery, documentation, and managing client issues.
• Clinical Services: Provide direct therapeutic interventions, conduct assessments, create individualized treatment plans, and facilitate group and family sessions.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to ORR standards, program documentation, and regulatory requirements at state and federal levels.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Participate in staff meetings, providing clinical insights for optimal client treatment.
• Foster Support: Assist with ongoing education and support services for foster parents.
• Data & Program Evaluation: Collect, review, and analyze data to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• Crisis Intervention: Offer guidance and immediate support during crises related to clinical components.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Deliver culturally relevant, trauma-informed clinical services to minors.
• Supervision & Team Building: Provide weekly supervision to clinical staff, fostering team cohesion and morale.
• Leadership & Committees: Engage in management meetings and participate in the on-call schedule.
• Professional Growth: Attend trainings, workshops, and external development opportunities as directed.

Qualifications 💼

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) required
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) and a minimum of 2 years of postgraduate direct service experience
• New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Supervisory experience in direct service delivery, with effective delegation skills
• Experience working with refugee or immigrant populations (preferred)
• Ability to learn Electronic Health Record/ UC Portal systems
• Commitment to vaccination policies; proof required before start date

Benefits & Perks 🎁

• Rewarding work in a collaborative team environment
• Paid vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, Transit)
• Employee Appreciation Events & Programs
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounts: Wellhub, Verizon Wireless, BJs, Broadway tickets, movies, theme parks, and more! 🎟️🎬🎢

Equal Opportunity Employer ✨

HeartShare is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an EOE and welcome accommodations requests during the recruitment process. Please contact Leaves@heartshare.org for assistance.

About HeartShare ❤️

For over a century, HeartShare has dedicated itself to enhancing lives through specialized services and support. Our passionate team continues to make a meaningful difference in our community.