Clinician - Bilingual - Spanish/English - JOR

National Youth Advocate Program • Bolingbrook, IL

5d

About The Position

The Clinician for La Jornada supports children and youth in the assigned program through assessments, counseling, advocacy, mental health stabilization, and other services. The role works closely with children, youth, foster parents, and community partners to support unification with a sponsor family and help youth live safely and successfully in the community.

The Clinician provides trauma-informed, child-facing services, maintains an active clinical caseload, monitors clients’ mental well-being, and coordinates services with families and community providers. The position may require flexible and non-traditional hours, possible on-call availability at nights or weekends, frequent travel, and out-of-state travel of up to 25%–30% to reunify youth with families. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or another behavioral discipline in which clinical experience is a program requirement.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure; non-licensed staff must actively work toward licensure and attain it within three years of employment.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people-management programs, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours, with possible on-call work at nights and weekends.
• Ability to organize, navigate, and physically escort youth to travel destinations, possibly including airlines, trains, and buses.
• Ability to travel, including out-of-state trips up to 25%–30%.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily liability coverage.
• At least 21 years of age, a valid state driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.
• Ability to follow ORR, CDC, and state COVID-19-related protocols.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to youth, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including manual dexterity and sensory acuity; repetitive motion; prolonged sitting and standing; sustained visual and mental effort; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, pulling, and carrying; and frequent travel and driving while seated for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform work consistently with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional service team to provide trauma-informed mental health services, conduct required assessments, make referrals, and assess for human trafficking concerns.
• Provide child-facing services on-site and maintain an active clinical caseload in accordance with program ratios and service-delivery thresholds.
• Conduct mental health assessments and provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and family sessions as needed.
• Visit foster caregivers’ homes within pre-established timelines when needed.
• Monitor clients’ mental well-being and arrange appropriate services, including specialized services through community mental health providers.
• Complete required Risk, UC, Human Trafficking, RST, safety plan, post-18 age-out, and other program assessments within expected timeframes.
• Provide consultation and documentation regarding clients’ functioning, mental health status, and treatment needs.
• Participate in staffing with the cross-functional team and stakeholders.
• Provide orientation to children in care.
• Travel to provide community-based services to youth and families when necessary and in compliance with organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required documentation and training in a timely manner and meet established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinate and monitor community services for youth and families, including medical, educational, psychological, and social services.
• Screen for human trafficking concerns and provide crisis intervention services.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• 33 paid days off each year: 11 holidays and 22 days of PTO.
• Healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements.
• 401(k).
• Summer hours off, including half-day Fridays and work-anniversary trips.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone allowance.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• CEUs and ongoing training and education.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time