Bilingual Therapist
About The Position
The Bilingual Therapist provides evidence-based mental health services in English and Spanish to children, adolescents, and adults who have survived childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, abuse, or neglect. The role also provides therapeutic support to non-offending caregivers of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Services include individual and group therapy and crisis interventions. This is a full-time salaried position with flexible scheduling. The therapist provides clinical care, coordinates case management with referring agencies, maintains clinical documentation, participates in agency activities, completes required professional credentialing training, supports the intern program, and pursues professional development. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, and a license.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience and training working with abused and traumatized children.
- Extensive experience and training in child development, family dynamics, and parenting.
- Public speaking and presentation skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of child protective services and the criminal justice system.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience preferred.
- Play therapy experience preferred.
- Experience and training in evidence-based treatments preferred.
- Training in EMDR, TFCBT, and/or other trauma-focused techniques preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling and crisis interventions to English- and Spanish-speaking child, adolescent, and adult survivors using evidence-based treatments such as TFCBT, PCIT, and EMDR.
- Assist with planning, facilitating, and leading Child (HERO), Adolescent, Caregiver, and Adult Support Groups at least three times per year, as requested.
- Collaborate with team members and victim advocates to provide case management and crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
- Maintain client contact records, clinical service notes, outcome measures, correspondence, and assessment tools according to Center standards in the Collaborate Database and Docuware client files.
- Coordinate follow-up case management services for children and families with referring agencies, including DSS, DMH, law enforcement, and the Solicitor’s Office.
- Participate in agency staff meetings, fundraisers, and other assigned activities.
- Complete required training for professional licensure or credentialing.
- Support professional growth through activities such as professional affiliations, conferences, and workshops.
- Assist the Center’s intern program by providing opportunities for interns to observe or assist with programming and documentation of outcomes.
- Perform other assigned or requested duties.
Benefits
- Agency-paid health and dental insurance coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- Extended paid holidays.
- Flexible scheduling.
