Bilingual Licensed Clinician $3,000 Sign On Bonus (5958)

Lutheran Services Florida • Sarasota, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Bilingual Licensed Clinician to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. This role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and focuses on providing mental health assessments and ongoing clinical services to Unaccompanied Children (UCs) referred to the Dream Center. Services are intensive, short-term, and require fluency with the policies of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or master’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience relevant to the position and working with vulnerable, immigrant or migrant populations.
• Must have experience working in a residential facility.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others, including case management staff, educational team members, and supervisors.
• Ability to practice cultural sensitivity and work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to be flexible with working hours and on-call responsibilities.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions (using the UC Portal, Microsoft Office, and any internal case management software).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English Required.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Must be able to drive, have a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work flexible and long hours.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical intake assessment and provide ongoing clinical and crisis interventions for clients.
• Screens UCs for human trafficking concerns.
• Collaborate regularly with case management team to provide the clinical perspective in the assessment, service provision, and discharge of UCs within the ORR-mandated timeframes.
• Conduct weekly individual counseling sessions and weekly group counseling sessions with UC clients.
• Conduct sponsor assessments and provide clinical expertise in sponsor reunification cases.
• Apply a working knowledge of child welfare best practices to protect all clients in care and mitigate risk factors where possible.
• Maintain documentation of all clinical activities in accordance with ORR policy.
• Maintain an updated, working knowledge of DHS and UC/ORR policy and operating procedures.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to consult on cases, review case plan decisions, and evaluate client progress.
• Provide translation support as needed for clients, sponsors, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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