Jewish Family Service Licensed Clinical Therapist; Bilingual Hebrew​/English

Description

The Jewish Family Service (JFS) Licensed Clinical Therapist will provide counseling and therapy to JFS clients in individual, family, and group interventions, with a targeted focus on Israelis and Hebrew-speakers. Billing is handled by the agency, so you can deliver client-centered social services, education, and professional services in a collaborative community setting. In addition to providing client-centered therapeutic interventions, the Clinical Therapist will serve to link clients to integrated services and community resources that address their individual needs.

This is a CONTRACT, 1099 position.

• Counseling – Perform on-site and/or remote telehealth clinical counseling services to Jewish Family Service clients, in accordance with agency policies. Clinical responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment implementation as appropriate. Service demographics include adults, couples, and families. Interventions may include individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention. Maintain caseload and meet with clients routinely to review progress and accountability.
• Collaboration – Partners closely with JFS team to serve the needs of clients and community.
• Outreach – Connects with the Hebrew-speaking and Israeli community in Greater Austin to provide connection and education about JFS services. Outreach duties may include psychoeducation, workshops, and other targeted support for this population.
• Documentation and Record Keeping – Maintains professional and timely documentation of services in electronic medical record including, but not limited to intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time. Tracks and uses program-related data to enhance service effectiveness. Check and respond to emails regularly to ensure awareness of updated policies and procedures.

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or Doctoral level degree in social work, psychology, counseling.
• Independent Licensure to practice in good standing in the State of Texas (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, PsyD)
• Experience counseling adults, couples, and families with a variety of mental health needs
• Excellent time management and written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent Hebrew-speaker, in addition to cultural competence with Judaism and Israeli culture

• Additional training, licensure, or certification related to the treatment of individuals, couples, and/or families (such as Gottman certification) is preferred.

Please note that successful candidates for this position may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process. will be used to assess eligibility for employment. Any discrepancies may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.