OCDI Jr - Clinical Educator II

General Overview

The Clinical Educator must be knowledgeable about a) the clinical disorders that are common among residents of the OCDI Jr; b) developmental issues facing youth in the program; c) the ERP treatment model, in particular with regard to teaching and coaching exposure skills to residents and staff; d) providing services in a group format. The Clinical Educator must also be comfortable receiving and providing feedback and providing peer supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide group programming for residents, with supervision provided by members of the clinical team
• Complete all documentation required for group programming
• Provide education support during study hall for residents with academic requirements
• Provide support, motivation, and team-building to the CRC staff.
• Assist the Directors in education and training regarding exposure coaching, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, milieu management (including boundary and limit setting), and planning milieu activities.
• Support ongoing development/implementation/documentation of new CRC orientation and training.
• Attend weekly supervision with a member of the clinical team
• Attend rounds weekly
• Assist in scholarly and programmatic activities
• Act as a liaison between clinical staff and CRCs to ensure optimal implementation of treatment programs and overall clinical quality.
• Assist CRC staff in planning and coordinating evening and weekend activities
• Assist CRC staff with problem-solving regarding milieu management. Ensure availability of adequate, updated policies and procedures related to managing emergencies on the unit.

Education: Bachelors degree and experience with mental health challenges in a residential setting required

• Experience with residential milieus, adolescents/young adults, and/or OCD strongly preferred
• Experience providing services in a group setting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team,
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation,
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to provide, receive, and incorporate feedback.

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.