Bilingual Mental Health Counselor II

DePelchin Children’s Center•Missouri City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Counselor II works in DePelchin Children's Center’s FAYS (Family and Youth Success) Program, providing social work and therapeutic services to children ages 3–17 and their families. Services include intakes, assessments, individual and family counseling, and group therapy delivered in homes, offices, and schools. The role supports clients and families in addressing identified problems and developing individualized service or treatment plans. The program offers training in clinical skills and documentation, a team-oriented environment, and free in-house clinical supervision for counselors pursuing a clinical license. The position is based in the Stafford/Ft. Bend, Texas area, with occasional travel and a Monday–Friday schedule during normal business hours. Work takes place in an office as well as in-home and school-based settings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
Fluency in Spanish; English is required.
Fully licensed as an LMSW, or provisionally licensed as an LPC-Associate or LMFT-Associate.
Passed the licensure examination to obtain LMSW, LMFT-Associate, or LPC-Associate.
Full or provisional licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Relevant knowledge and clinical skills, including knowledge of social work practices.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
Ability to problem-solve complex issues in family relationships.
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and workforce.
Ability to work flexible hours that vary according to client needs.
Reliable personal transportation, a valid Texas Driver License, and current auto insurance for occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience.
Experience in case management, crisis intervention, or child welfare.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and assessment activities to help clients and families determine appropriate services and develop individualized service or treatment plans.
Use input from clients and families to develop plans selecting services and interventions from DePelchin and the community to address needs identified through assessment.
Assist clients with referrals to community services identified in the plan of service.
Advocate for clients and their families to receive entitlements or needed services.
Maintain current records and meet agency recording requirements.
Maintain monthly statistics and data needed for program accountability and billing for client services.
Provide individual and family counseling and group therapy in home, office, and school-based settings.