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Bilingual Clinician

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) invites applications for the Bilingual Clinician position. NYAP serves children, youth, and families across multiple programs and seeks a clinician who aligns with its core values of doing what is best for our community.

• 33 paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare benefits for clinician and family
• Pet insurance discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salary, 401(k), summer hours off (half‑day Fridays) and work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, student‑loan repayment assistance, CEU credits and ongoing trainings/education

• Perform all work consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Collaborate with the cross‑functional service team to provide trauma‑informed, mental‑health‑related services, including assessments and referrals.
• Provide child‑facing services on‑site, including individual and group counseling and crisis intervention.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload and consistently achieve established service delivery thresholds.
• Conduct mental‑health assessments, facilitate family sessions, and perform visits at foster caregivers’ homes as needed.
• Monitor clients’ mental well‑being, arrange appropriate services, and coordinate external specialized services with community mental‑health providers.
• Complete required risk, UC, human‑trafficking, RST, safety plans, post‑18 age‑out plans and other assessments within expected time frames.
• Provide consultation and documentation regarding clients’ functioning, mental‑health status, and treatment needs.
• Participate in staffing with the cross‑functional team and stakeholders.
• Orient children in care and travel to provide community‑based services as required.
• Complete all required documentation and training in a timely manner and consistently achieve productivity thresholds.
• Coordinate and monitor services for youth and family in the community, including medical, educational, psychological, and social services.
• Screen for human‑trafficking concerns and provide crisis intervention services.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Master’s or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or another behavioral discipline with required clinical experience.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure; non‑licensed staff must work toward licensure and achieve it within three years of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.
• Proficient use of desktop/laptop computers, internet search, people‑management programs, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours, including nights/weekends and on‑call duties.
• Ability to organize, navigate, and physically escort youth to travel destinations, including out‑of‑state trips up to 25‑30% for family unification.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
• 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and good driving record.

• Follow ORR, CDC, and State COVID‑19 related protocols.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal/external stakeholders.

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, sustained visual and mental demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle for extended periods, varying with program demands.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics.

Key

Terms:

Counselor, Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LMSW, Human Services

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Individual and Family Services