Lead Clinician

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world.  We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide.  With experience in over 126 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

The Lead Clinician is responsible for providing mental health assessments and counseling intervention services for youth in care, as well as continually monitoring and documenting clients’ mental well-being and overall adjustment to the program. All duties will be performed based on education, training, and certified counseling experience within the social service field. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with youth in inpatient, residential, or detention facilities, or those with high-risk backgrounds. The Lead Clinician is subject to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and be on-call.

• Assign intakes upon arrival to the clinical team.
• Coordinate clinical services by providing oversight, supervision, and training of Clinicians.
• Monitor clinical documentation to ensure accurate and timely submission.
• Conduct intake, admission, and diagnostic assessments with clients.
• Facilitate transfers and reunifications.
• Develop and maintain ongoing partnerships with community-based providers to ensure the needs of the youth are being met.
• Collaborate with treatment team members and clients to develop treatment plans.
• Provide weekly one-to-one counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic client groups.
• Continually monitor the mental well-being of clients, provide consultation, and arrange for appropriate services as needed.
• Must assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Work independently, react to change productively, and handle other essential tasks as assigned while exercising a high level of confidentiality.

• A combination of one of the following:
• Master’s degree in social work with 2 years post graduate direct service delivery experience
• Master’s degree or PhD in Psychology, Sociology, or relevant Behavioral Science with 2 years post graduate direct service delivery experience
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science with 5 years clinical employment experience in Behavioral Science
• Must be licensed to provide Clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Experience in working with youth in inpatient, residential, or detention facilities, or those with high-risk backgrounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Possess a clear Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to successfully clear a background check.
• Ability to successfully clear a drug screening.
• Provide immunization documentation for Tdap, Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis A and B, Varicella.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.