Work That Matters. Support That Lasts.

At VisionQuest (VQ), we serve children, youth, and families during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Our teams help young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and move toward brighter futures.

VQ is a national child, youth, and family services organization providing residential programming, community-based services, and in-home support across the United States. We partner with state and federal agencies to deliver services where the need is greatest and to strengthen the communities we serve.

Every role at VQ contributes to meaningful impact. Whether working directly with youth or supporting the professionals who serve them, your work helps create opportunity and stability for the next generation.

Why build your career at VQ?

Purpose-driven work
Every role contributes to helping children and families succeed.

Fair and responsible compensation
We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices.

Career growth opportunities
Internal promotions and leadership development pathways.

Professional leadership culture
Accountable, supportive leadership focused on long-term success.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with employer match

At VQ, we are building more than programs.
We are building careers that make a difference.

The Lead Clinician plays a pivotal role in coordinating and overseeing the provision of comprehensive mental health

services for the children in care. The Lead Clinician oversees mental health assessments, counseling intervention

services, and overall support within the clinical department. This position involves working closely with department

clinicians and children in care to assess the children's mental well-being, develop therapeutic plans, and monitor their

progress throughout the program. The Lead Clinician operates within a multidisciplinary team environment,

collaborating with other departments to ensure the holistic care of children in care. Their duties encompass

conducting mental health assessments, providing counseling interventions, and continuously monitoring and

documenting clients' mental well-being and program adjustment. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the

clinician is tasked with developing and executing client therapeutic plans, facilitating transfers, and coordinating

reunification planning.

$3,000 Sign-on bonus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Clinical Services Coordination and Supervision:

o Coordinate clinical services by providing oversight, supervision, and training of staff clinicians.

o Ensure clinicians are completing all ORR required assessments by established deadlines.

o Ensure individual counseling and group counseling sessions are being conducted based on

licensing, funding, and VisionQuest standards.

o Collaborate with treatment team members and children to develop treatment plans, when needed.

o Coordinate and facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups, when needed.

o Provide clinical team with supervision, guidance, performance evaluations, and apply VisionQuest

disciplinary process to address performance and work-related concerns.

● Quality Assurance and Compliance:

o Responsible for overall compliance of the Clinical Department.

o Ensure that the clinical team submits Significant Incident Reports (SIRs) according to ORR

guidelines, state licensing standards, and VisionQuest policies and procedures for reporting

incidents.

o Must perform, at minimum departmental monthly audits in accordance with VQ Policies and

Procedures, in addition to regular audits of the ORR UC Portal. Additional monitoring should be

conducted as needed.

● Training and Development:

o Supervise, guide, and mentor program staff towards delivering high-quality services,

including assisting in their recruitment and training, and encouraging their continuous

professional development.

o Build a positive culture that supports growth, teamwork and collaboration with an

emphasis on trauma informed care.

o Motivates, supervises, and develops the team to support service integration and program

improvement initiatives.

o Responsibility for ensuring ongoing training occurs to meet all state and federal mandates.

● Leadership and Teamwork:

o Works closely with program leadership to create a safe therapeutic environment for children in

care.

o Works with other members of the management team to assure successful communication and

coordination between all members, leadership, and corporate personnel.

o Continued growth and development as a leader, leading by example with commitment to

self awareness and skill development.

● Operational Support and Engagement:

o Organize, facilitate and attend Treatment Team meetings and ensure appropriate clinicians attend

all required meetings.

o Assist with case coverage by carrying a small caseload when needed and to accommodate high

profile or high needs cases.

o Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received

and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered to.

o Assist with after hours on call responsibilities.

o Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

● Strong management, organizational and leadership skills.

● Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to listen actively.

● Commitment to professional development and proactive research.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Drive) with the ability to learn

new software.

● Proficient in reading, interpreting and applying ORR policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

● Master’s degree in social work, 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or;

● 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;

● A bachelor’s degree plus 5 years clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences.

● Must have supervisory experience, preferably within a clinical setting.

● Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Must be 21 years of age or older.

● Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

● Flexible schedule (evening, weekends, holidays) to facilitate program services.

● Cleared tuberculosis test results.

● Must be able to pass a drug test.

● Must be able to provide proof of required vaccinations.

● Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI

criminal background.

● Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.

● Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

● May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds

infrequently.

● Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50%of the day.

● May bend, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary.

● Must be able to provide First Aid and CPR.

● Must be able to perform physical holds as instructed in Crisis Prevention Intervention training

(CPI).