Bilingual Child and Adolescent Clinician
About The Position
Advocates is seeking a collaborative, team-oriented individual to join our trauma-informed team. The Bilingual Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinician will provide comprehensive outpatient counseling/therapy to children, adolescents, and families in need of services. Looking for candidates who welcome a creative and collaborative team atmosphere to meet the needs of individuals in the standards that represent the Advocates Way. At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Requirements
- MSW degree or MA in related field from an accredited college/university, and one year of experience working within an outpatient setting preferred.
- Degree must be eligible for independent licensure.
- Must hold a valid driver's license and access to an operational and insured vehicle.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of basic computer applications.
- Ability to thrive in an independent role while offering and receiving team support.
- Intuitive, client-centered, supportive approach.
- Must be fluent in Portuguese
Responsibilities
- Promote a balanced, healthy, safe and open environment for clients.
- Provide evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Provide individual and family treatment to children, adolescents, adults and families.
- Coordinate collaboration and contact with client’s families, and other external stakeholders as appropriate.
- Advocate for client’s needs within the program as well as with external agencies.
- Maintain up to date client records including written evaluations, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, termination summaries and progress notes.
- Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
- Value collaboration and team based care.
- Being open and willing to expand knowledge.
- Ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
