Lead Clinician ORR

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

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


Lead Clinician ORR

US-TX-Katy

Job ID: 2026-7027
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 Action

The Lead Clinician oversees the clinical operations and management of services for Unaccompanied Children. This includes designing treatment protocols, conducting assessments and utilization reviews, and evaluating the program and services post-discharge or placement, in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR), state licensing standards, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates clinical services for compliance with Agency policies, Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR), state licensing standards, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) regulations; reviews services to identify best practices and emerging trends, recommending improvements to enhance child services
• Collaborates with the clinical and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, ensuring all children receive the necessary services to meet their individual treatment and behavior goals, and promotes zero tolerance for sexual abuse
• Works as part of the team, modeling professionalism and positive relationships
• Assists in identifying and coordinating with community service providers, including vocational education and independent living; supports acculturation and adaptation services; researches and fosters community partnerships to enhance clinical services
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with children, families, sponsors, service providers, and community partners while maintaining professional boundaries; demonstrates cultural sensitivity and professionalism, reflecting the Agency's values and policies
• Oversees emergency evaluations for children in crisis, facilitating onsite solutions or referrals for more intensive treatment; provides individual and crisis intervention as needed
• Supports clinical staff in completing required assessments and facilitating individual, group, or family counseling sessions as needed
• Assists in evacuating children during inclement weather, natural disasters, or other emergencies; serves as a member of the ‘administrator on-call’ (AOC) team, conducts unannounced rounds on all shifts; available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Attends trainings and workshops to maintain licensure
• Other duties and projects as assigned
• Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence.
• Communicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetings
• Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives
• Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring
• Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in-service training for staff development
• Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff
• Draft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or a master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement, plus 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience/or bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences.
• Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the State where the care provider is located
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish based on service population and area
• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
• Ability to multi-task and accomplish multiple goals
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability in managing all clinical aspects of the facility
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of clinical experience with a similar population
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience

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 25 lbs.
• May be required to apply safety intervention with youth that could weigh over 100lbs.

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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