Bilingual Licensed Clinician $3,000 Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Lutheran Services Florida is seeking a Bilingual Licensed Clinician to conduct mental health assessments and provide ongoing clinical services to Unaccompanied Children referred to the Dream Center. Working with the case management team, the clinician provides intensive, short-term services and must be familiar with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policies. The position is hybrid and offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The clinician provides individual and group counseling, clinical and crisis interventions, trafficking screenings, and clinical input into sponsor assessments and reunification cases. The role also requires documentation under ORR policy, maintaining current knowledge of Department of Homeland Security and ORR procedures, case consultation with a supervisor, and translation support as needed. The position reports to the Lead Licensed Clinician.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or a master’s degree in psychology, sociology, or another relevant behavioral science for which direct clinical experience is a program requirement.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.
- 2–4 years of experience relevant to the position and working with vulnerable, immigrant, or migrant populations.
- Experience working in a residential facility.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and a clean driving record; must be able to drive.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with case management staff, educational team members, and supervisors.
- Ability to practice cultural sensitivity and work effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to work flexible hours and be available for on-call responsibilities.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Computer skills sufficient to use the UC Portal, Microsoft Office, and internal case management software.
- Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work flexible and long hours.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical intake assessments and provide ongoing clinical and crisis interventions for clients.
- Screen Unaccompanied Children for human trafficking concerns.
- Collaborate with the case management team on assessment, service provision, and discharge within 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 child welfare best practices to protect clients and mitigate risk factors.
- Maintain documentation of clinical activities in accordance with ORR policy.
- Maintain current knowledge of DHS and UC/ORR policies and operating procedures.
- Meet regularly with the supervisor to consult on cases, review case plan decisions, and evaluate client progress.
- Provide translation support as needed for clients, sponsors, and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 24/7 online access to doctors through telehealth
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1X salary
- 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday
- Generous paid time off policy starting at 16 working days per year
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match or 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities within the organization
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Job Type
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