Bilingual Youth Clinical Care Navigator

Bilingual Youth Clinical Care Navigator

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We are looking to hire a bilingual Spanish-speaking Youth Clinical Care Navigator to join the Youth Initiatives team! In this role, you will provide brief case management for youth and their families who are seeking services for mental health and substance use. The program focuses specifically on immigrant youth and children of immigrants from Spanish speaking countries who may face barriers such as language, literacy, immigration status, limited technology access, competency, low cultural navigation, and needs in multiple domains.

Services include screening for appropriate level of care, explanation of available resources, assistance and support enrolling and engaging in services, and basic needs assessment to identify and address barriers. Services are designed to be accessible through location, language, and cultural familiarity, delivered either virtually or in person at the client’s choice.

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This position has a starting salary range in the low 60s and is a hybrid role.

• Conduct intake and screening for all referred clients.
• Conduct clinical screening for all referred clients to assess appropriate level of care for mental health and substance use needs.
• Provide brief case management services to assigned caseload, assessing, goal planning, and referral.
• Support clients in recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use issues and provide guidance on seeking appropriate care.
• Provide psychoeducation on mental health and substance use in accordance with clients’ goal plan and resource needs.
• Conduct follow up with clients 90 days after initial referral regarding ongoing connection, engagement and progress with previously connected services.
• Participate actively in team meetings and collaborative service delivery models with other team members to effectively address community, family, and individual needs.
• Initiate and maintain collaborative contact with other agencies, referral source, and appropriate school personnel to coordinate service delivery and monitor progress toward goals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community services providing services for youth and families.
• Participate in regular individual and group supervisions as directed by Supervisor.
• Assure confidentiality policies and procedures are followed to protect client rights, ensure timely reporting to authorities, and complete critical incident reviews.
• Maintain client files in accordance with program/licensing requirements and NVFS guidelines.
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports as required.
• Participate effectively and positively in required Program and Agency meetings and training.

We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform essential job duties.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy or equivalent field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least two (2) years of related direct service experience providing:
• Individual and/or group services to youth and families.
• Case management or mental health services.
• Working with youth with behavioral health care needs.
• Oral and written fluency in English;
  Spanish language fluency required. Additional language skills always welcome.
• Experience providing services to immigrants, recently reunified families, and adolescents.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mental health and substance abuse.

• Successful completion of background checks upon hire.
• Must clear Motor Vehicle Record check, have a valid U.S. driver’s license and transportation to transport clients as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation to visit client homes and designated community locations.
• May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours.
• Must be comfortable with varying home conditions.

NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.