Bilingual Clinician

Encircle • Richmond, VA

12d • $0 - $25

About The Position

EnCircle’s grant-funded program within the Immigration and Refugee Services division provides specialized therapeutic and supportive services to migrant children in the Richmond area. The program serves children who have experienced significant trauma and are navigating displacement, migration, and cultural adjustment.

The part-time Bilingual Clinician delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive clinical services, including individual therapy, assessments, treatment planning, and crisis support. The clinician collaborates with program staff to provide coordinated care that meets agency and regulatory standards. Referrals come from EnCircle programs and community partners; services are provided in person at EnCircle’s Richmond office and through telehealth. The role operates with moderate supervision and follows agency, state, and federal requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or another behavioral science field, with Virginia LPC licensure or license eligibility; or a master’s degree in Social Work, with Virginia LCSW licensure or license eligibility.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Proficient with computers for documentation and telehealth delivery as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of background checks, including child protection agency registries.
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including some evenings.
• Must not have specified serious driving violations within the last five years, or specified school-bus, careless-driving, or repeated minor moving violations within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with immigrant, refugee, or trauma-affected populations.
• Trauma-informed care training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy tailored to migrant children’s trauma recovery and emotional adjustment.
• Conduct and document clinical assessments, including psychosocial evaluations, trauma screenings, and risk assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, monitor and document progress, and collect timely, accurate data for clinical care and grant reporting.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to share clinical insights and support coordinated care.
• Provide psychoeducation and clinical consultation to partner-entity staff and caregivers involved in youths’ care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policies.
• Respond to mental health crises with appropriate interventions and referrals as needed.
• Comply with HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, and professional ethical standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level