Bilingual Mental Health Clinician at YOUTH FOR TOMORROW NEW LIFE CENTER INC

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Counseling, Assessment, Diagnosis, Therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis Management, Documentation, Family Therapy, Team Collaboration, Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Communication, Supervision, Intervention, Evaluation

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: YFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA 20136 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $70,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth. Benefits YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals. Roles and Responsibilities Facilitate the development of Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each assigned resident by completing the required Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC) Assessment and Assessment for Risks within 72 hours of UC (Unaccompanied Child) arrival. Assure necessary input is provided to the Case Managers and in the UAC Portal within 5 days of UAC arrival to aid in the facilitation of the ISP. Provide input associated with the counseling component of the program to the Case Managers through inputting Case Review information in the UAC Portal every 30 days for each UAC in case load. Assess for Trafficking concerns and be ready to refer qualified UACs to the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) Division of ORR. Perform individual therapy weekly for residents or as requested by supervisor. Assess and diagnose individuals as necessary either as an LMHP or under and LMHPs supervision when necessary. Organize and implement family group therapy as needed for each client. This may involve weekend work. Facilitate progress group therapy and various topical groups through the Counseling program on a weekly basis. Demonstrate a proactive approach in your clinical support on an on-going basis to the residential and education component team members. Available for on-call mental health crises. As a clinician, must be accessible via phone for consultation on mental health issues surrounding your clients or other residents if needed. Participate as an active member of the Treatment/Evaluation Team. Responsible to communicate team review with necessary individuals in residents life. Participate as an active member of the weekly federal staffing. Responsible to communicate any mental health/behavior concerns to ORR representatives and clinical team. Work with Case Managers to make a recommendation for discharge from YFT. Provide Case Managers with any necessary Mental Health input for reunification of client. LMHPs are expected to provide board approved social work or counseling supervision to those going for licensure for no remuneration. If a board approved supervisor is needed one will be provided by YFT if the individual is on our staff and the respective board approves. Attend all training mandated by YFT. All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720). Other duties as assigned by the CEO, or supervisor. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree and licensure (LMHP, LCSW, LPC), or license eligible to provide counseling services. Bi-lingual speaking skills (Spanish and English) Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents and families in a counseling setting and function within an evaluation team format. Ability to assess treatment needs and deliver appropriate interventions. Ability to maintain all required documentation. Professionally facilitate counseling functions as they apply to our milieu of care. Please note: Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect and HHS suitability Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.

Responsibilities

The clinician will facilitate the development of Individual Service Plans for residents and provide individual and group therapy. They will also assess treatment needs and collaborate with case managers for discharge recommendations.