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 Clinician is responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy to Unaccompanied Children (UC), conducting assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans. They ensure clinical care aligns with agency policies, licensing standards, and regulatory requirements, serving children from newborn to 17 years old. The Clinician works closely with the team to conduct utilization reviews and address the therapeutic needs of UC. Upholding the program’s core values of Warriors, Servants, and Family, the Clinician helps break the cycle of child abuse and empowers others through example and dedication. 

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments at intake, throughout treatment, and at discharge to ensure treatment plans meet established goals and objectives for each child; facilitate ongoing individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address the emotional, mental, and social well-being of each child 
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments at intake, throughout treatment, and at discharge to ensure treatment plans meet established goals and objectives for each child; will document all assessments, interventions, and referrals accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies 
• Maintain proactive engagement with ongoing learning and professional development towards accountability and responsibility to stay informed on the latest trends, research, and legislative changes related to human trafficking, abuse, and trauma-informed care
• Ensure that practices remain current, evidence-based, and effective in addressing the needs of survivors 
• Responsible for identifying and assessing potential cases of human trafficking, abuse, and trauma in individuals 
• Ensure a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, with an emphasis on ensuring safety, privacy, and empowerment for individuals, while adhering to all policy, legal, code of conduct and ethical standards 
• Collaborate with law enforcement, social services, and healthcare providers to support victims and survivors in their recovery process 
• Facilitate ongoing individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address the emotional, mental, and social well- being of a child 
• Maintain and update the child’s case files with treatment plans, progress, behavior issues, and outcomes, ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory standards; prepare and submit timely progress reports, treatment plans, and detailed reports to the Division of Unaccompanied Children’s Services (DUCS) as required 
• Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA privacy regulations, always maintaining confidentiality; coordinate discharge and placement services, ensuring smooth transitions and proper follow-up care for each child, while complying with regulatory standards 
• Collaboratively establish treatment goals and plans for children using advanced counseling skills, evidence-based practices, and assessments, while providing ongoing progress updates to the Clinical Director and clinical team; build strong working relationships with the clinical staff, multidisciplinary teams, and external partners, ensuring high-quality services and program goals are met, while also providing emergency crisis intervention and on-call support when necessary 
• Provide individual and crisis intervention and will meet with children in the foster home setting as needed to assess a minor’s immediate mental health needs 

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or master’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement, or a bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years clinical employment experience 
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure 
• 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 25%

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more  
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships  

• 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.  

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.