Bilingual Therapist

CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION•Austin, TX

16h•$68,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Therapist provides trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy services to children and families referred by the Child Protection Team. This position is responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing case management services, and collaborating with multidisciplinary partners to support the safety, healing, and well-being of children and families. The therapist works within a Children's Advocacy Center model and provides services in both English and Spanish.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral science field
Current Texas license or associate license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LPC Associate)
Minimum one year of experience providing clinical services to children and families, including individual, family, and group therapy
Experience working with children and families in high-risk environments
Experience providing clinical case management services
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and exercise sound judgment
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and professional disciplines in stressful situations
Ability to accept and implement feedback to enhance service delivery and clinical effectiveness
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a Children’s Advocacy Center or child welfare setting
Training or experience in TF-CBT
Training or experience using the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services for children and families with high-risk needs
Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations, including assessing developmental, cognitive, and emotional functioning, to determine treatment needs and appropriate intervention strategies
Complete treatment planning process, to include clear treatment objectives, goals, and intervention strategies to be reviewed with the Director of Clinical Services during treatment plan reviews
Provide clients with clinical assessment and inform clinical treatment goals and intervention strategies
Complete standardized assessment measures for children and non-offending caregivers in a timely manner and integrate findings into treatment planning
Provide psychoeducation services to clients and caregivers
Successfully complete Phase 1 training of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and utilize this model to assist in guiding assessment and treatment plans
Successfully complete TF-CBT training as required by CAC of Texas and other trainings as assigned
Adhere to organizational policy by providing mental health services only within the scope of employment at the Center
Provide crisis counseling services for children and families
Complete urgent clinical intakes, including informed consent, releases, client rights review, and comprehensive clinical assessments
Assess psychiatric needs and refer children for psychiatric evaluation and medication management as appropriate
Collaborate with psychiatric providers and other treatment professionals
Conduct clinical case management assessments and refer children and families to appropriate community resources based on identified needs
Refer children and families to appropriate community resources and support services
Provide ongoing follow-up and case management services for families with identified mental health needs
Work collaboratively with Child Protection Team members and multidisciplinary partners
Participate in weekly supervision with the Director of Clinical Services or designee to review caseloads, treatment plans and professional development
Participate in review of therapy sessions with the Director of Clinical Services, including observation through cameras located in therapy rooms
Maintain professional licensure and required continuing education, renewing license on time
Comply with Texas mandated reporting laws by reporting suspected abuse or neglect within 24 hours of developing reasonable cause to believe it has occurred or may occur
Notify supervisor of any disruption in licensure or licensing board investigation
Adhere to ethical standards and professional standards, including the rules and regulations of the Texas State Board of Social work Examiners
Attend monthly staff meetings, multidisciplinary staffing meetings, team meetings, and other community meetings
Travel between the Center service locations, including main campus, St. Johns, and Lakeway, as required
Provide direct support through program coverage and volunteer support as needed
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s mission, program, vision, core values, and the children’s advocacy model
Perform other duties as assigned