Bilingual Mental Health Counselor – Youth Initiatives (Temporary Full-Time Opportunity)

Northern Virginia Family Services

15h•$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Mental Health Counselor to support youth and families. In this role, you will work with low-income immigrant families navigating trauma, violence, and reunification challenges through a comprehensive, culturally responsive approach. As the counselor, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You will partner with case managers and program staff to strengthen family stability and help reduce community violence through programs such as VPIP and FRP. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: YOU WILL PLAY A KEY ROLE IN SUPPORTING YOUTH AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY TRAUMA AND COMPLEX LIFE TRANSITIONS, HELPING THEM HEAL AND BUILD LONG-TERM STABILITY. YOUR WORK WILL CONTRIBUTE TO SAFER, MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES BY ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE THROUGH HOLISTIC CARE.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field
Oral and written fluency in English; Spanish language fluency required. Additional language skills always welcome.
At least one (1) year of clinical experience in trauma focused psychotherapy such as work with torture survivors; victims of sexual offenses, domestic violence or any other trauma survivors; and work with families around attachment.
Digital and technical proficiency including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability.
Successful completion of background checks and TB test required upon hire
Successful completion of Motor Vehicle Record check
Must have reliable transportation to visit client homes and other designated community locations
May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services to immigrants and recently reunified families and adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and group therapy services for adolescents and their families.
Individual services may be targeted towards the youth or parent based on needs assessment.
Families referred often also have a history of trauma and violence in the home, communities, and/or countries of origin including gang violence, community violence, sexual assault, and family violence which has complicated the reunification and requires therapeutic intervention.
Collaborate with the case manager and/or group facilitator to ensure holistic service provision.
Provide workshops and groups in schools and community-based settings.
Ensure that service delivery is performed in accordance with the NVFS mission, agency policies and procedures, case management model, and project requirements.
Perform other indirect service activities that may include: program development, community outreach, or Agency committee work.
Participate in regular individual (administrative and clinical) and group supervisions as directed by supervisor.
Assure confidentiality policies and procedures are followed to protect the rights of clients, that reports to authorities occur in the mandated time frames and that critical incident reviews related to these procedures are completed and filed.
Maintain client files in accordance with program/licensing requirements and NVFS guidelines.
Participate effectively and positively in required Program and Agency meetings and trainings.