Licensed Clinician

Licensed Clinician (5956) – Lutheran Services Florida

We are looking for a talented Bilingual Licensed Clinician who wants to make an impact in the lives of children and families. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Purpose & Impact: Conduct mental‑health assessment and provide ongoing clinical services to unaccompanied children (UCs) referred to the Dream Center. In collaboration with the case management team, these services will be provided on an intensive, short‑term basis and will require fluency with the policies of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

Essential Functions:

• Conduct clinical intake assessment and provide ongoing clinical and crisis interventions for clients.
• Screens UCs for human trafficking concerns.
• Collaborate regularly with case management team to provide the clinical perspective in the assessment, service provision, and discharge of UCs within the ORR‑mandated time frames.
• Conduct weekly individual and group counseling sessions with UC clients.
• Conduct sponsor assessments and provide clinical expertise in sponsor reunification cases.
• Apply a working knowledge of child welfare best practices to protect all clients in care and mitigate risk factors where possible.
• Maintain documentation of all clinical activities in accordance with ORR policy.
• Maintain an updated, working knowledge of DHS and UC/ORR policy and operating procedures.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to consult on cases, review case plan decisions, and evaluate client progress.
• Provide translation support as needed for clients, sponsors, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions: Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to drive, possess a valid Florida Driver’s License, and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work flexible, long hours.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Education: Master’s degree in social work with clinical experience, or a master’s degree in psychology, sociology, or another relevant behavioral science with direct clinical experience required. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.

Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of experience relevant to the position and working with vulnerable, immigrant, or migrant populations. Must have experience working in a residential facility.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with case management staff, educational team members, and supervisors.
• Ability to practice cultural sensitivity and work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to be flexible with working hours and on‑call responsibilities.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions (using the UC Portal, Microsoft Office, and any internal case management software).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English – required.

Other: Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of our service population.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reports to Lead Licensed Clinician.
• Team player with co‑workers.
• Accurate, complete, and timely submission of required financial reports, forecasts, proposals, and analysis.
• Adherence to agency policies and management.
• Effective staff management and leadership.

Why Work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission‑driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff also find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer‑paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% discretionary employer match or 3% student‑loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.

Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements.

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Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Health Care Provider (Individual and Family Services)