Spanish Speaking Therapist

The Therapist will provide individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families; conduct mental health assessments and screen for human trafficking concerns; maintain current and accurate case documentation and provide crisis intervention and support services.

• Responsible for providing youth with individual counseling sessions at least one time weekly, providing additional support as clinically necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring group counseling sessions are provided in the residential milieu at least twice weekly and that one session is facilitated by a therapist.
• Provides assistance with the completion of the individual service plan and required assessments within regulatory time frames.
• Responsible for developing and implementing clinical interventions designed to assist the youth with acclimating to Board of Child Care and life in the United States.
• Conducts screenings and assessments to identify special needs, developmental, medical or mental health concerns as well as criminal history, gang involvement, trauma and/or trafficking related concerns in accordance with mandated timeframes.
• Active participation in mandatory case review and planning meetings, demonstrating the ability to present an accurate and concise client summary to both internal and external team members.

Travel: Travel is required and will include local as well as out-of-area and overnight travel. Frequent local travel will be required to serve the home communities of youth and families served by the program. Must be able and willing to travel to other cities by flying on commercial airlines, driving a rental car and/or using other transportation, and stay overnight in hotels.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field with 5 years’ experience in human services or social services that demonstrates clinical experience.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or counseling with 1 year experience in human services or social services that demonstrates clinical, case management or direct service experience.
• Licensed in applicable field of practice or eligible to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English.

• Experience working with diverse populations, including refugee and/or unaccompanied children and adolescents.
• Current LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT, LGPAT, LCPAT or other applicable State Licensure 
• Ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English.

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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