Bilingual Clinician_JOR

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

NYAP is a non‑profit organization dedicated to serving children and youth in crisis, providing trauma‑informed mental health services, family support, and community collaboration to foster safety, healing and permanency.

• 33 paid days off per year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salary + 401(k) participation
• Summer hours off (half‑day Fridays) and work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, student‑loan repayment assistance, CEUs and ongoing training/education

The Clinician for La Jornada works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth by providing assessments, counseling, advocacy, mental‑Health stabilization and support toward the goal of unification with a sponsor family.

• Conduct trauma‑informed mental‑health assessments, referrals and safety planning (human trafficking, risk, UC, RST, post‑18 out plans).
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, family sessions and child‑facing services on‑site.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload and meet established service‑delivery thresholds.
• Facilitate community‑based services, including travel to foster caregivers’ homes and community partners.
• Complete care‑plan documentation, legal forms and required training promptly.
• Collaborate with the cross‑functional team, stakeholders and external agencies for coordinated care.
• Assist in orientation of children in care and support foster caregivers as needed.
• Travel as required for community outreach, up to 25–30% of time for out‑of‑state trips.
• Coordinate and monitor medical, educational, psychological and social services in the community.

• Master’s or doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage & family counseling, or related behavioral discipline (clinical experience required).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure (non‑licensed staff must be on working path and attain licensure within 3 years of hire).
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Proficient with desktop/laptop, internet, databases, telephony and common software (Word, Excel, etc).
• Willingness to work flexible, non‑traditional hours and be on call nights/weekends as necessary.
• Ability to organize, travel, and escort youth to various destinations; out‑of‑state travel 25–30% of time.
• Minimum auto insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability.
• 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable vehicle, good driving record.

• Adherence to ORR, CDC, and state COVID‑19 protocols.
• Capacity for flexibility and responsiveness to youth, foster caregivers, system partners and stakeholders.

• Manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Repetitive motion, prolonged sitting and standing, sustained visual and mental focus.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lb, bending, pulling, carrying.
• Frequent travel and driving for extended periods, as program needs dictate.
• Reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Non‑profit Organizations, Hospitals and Health Care, and Individual and Family Services

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Counselor, Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LMSW, Human services

Refer to the NYAP career portal for application details. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NYAP by 2x.