Lead Clinician

Join the Lawrence CJSC serving as a Lead Clinician to provide support for justice involved individuals! As a lead clinician, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team and actively participate in the treatment planning and goal setting for our clients!  Ensure that all casework services are consistent with the operating policies of the Office of Community Corrections (OCC) and other regulatory agencies.  Promotes and leads agency culture of learning and respect to others as well as agency mission and strategic plan while empowering staff in meeting the agency mission.  Ensure that participant documents such as a copy of all intake materials are placed in participant files including those provided by supervising agencies (e.g., Probation, Parole, and Sheriff’s Department).  Complete intake assessments utilizing assessment tools (e.g. LS/RNR, TCUDS, etc.); assess risks/responsivity needs; and develop treatment plans for each assigned participant.  Ensure that treatment plans and goals for transition are completed and reviewed on a monthly basis. Provide feedback to participants.  Review and finalize weekly Utilization Report.  Make necessary referrals to outside agencies or departments as needed. Case manage community based-services.  Complete regular check-ins with participants.  Document participant interaction (i.e., client notes) as needed.  Assign and track completion of Client Behavioral Interventions (CBI’s) as needed.  Create an after care/discharge plan for each assigned participant.  Facilitate CBT manualized groups to fidelity. Submit to/conduct group audits.  Utilize technology for programming needs (i.e., virtual meetings/groups or hybrid models).  Keep participant data and information updated in the system (Client Information Management System or CIMS).  Audit clinical files and oversee process for making corrections when necessary.  Transport or conduct drug testing on participants upon staffing deficiencies.  Participate in all meetings and trainings as requested by the supervisor(s).  Facilitate clinical meeting and provide supervision to staff during the absence of supervisory staff.  Assist Director in interviewing and training new staff as needed.  Participate in program development or other administrative activities as needed.  Learn and demonstrate respect for the roles of other agencies (OCC, Sheriff’s Department, Parole, Probation, etc.).  Actively participate in annual performance evaluation process of the Center.  Collection and documentation of urine screens as needed.  Perform other job responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor(s).  Provide training and supervision to college interns, volunteers, and/or new staff as needed.