Bilingual Clinical Counselor (Spanish Language

Bilingual Clinical Counselor (Spanish Language)

Reports To:

Clinical Director

Employment

Terms:

Open to part-time or full-time, onsite in Washington, UT

Pay Rate:
Salary range will be dependent on Clinical License and years of related experience. The range starts at $28.00 per hour for unlicensed applicants under supervision and $32.00 per hour for a licensed applicant. (Includes pay for time spent on documentation, training, and continuing education classes, and all required meetings).

Benefits:
Tier 1 Bilingual Spanish-Speakers receive an additional $1 per hour already included in the base pay rate, FT employees are eligible for 401(k) 3% Match, accrued PTO, Paid Holidays, Premium Pay, Insurance (Medical/HSA, EAP, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability)

Provide trauma specific/trauma sensitive assessment and psychotherapy treatment services to children, adults, and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other interpersonal abuse and trauma. In addition to individual and/or family therapy, psychotherapy treatment may include open, closed, and/or dual-focused groups, for primary and secondary survivors' clientele at any/all DOVE Center locations. This position will specifically work with individuals who are seeking these services in the Spanish language.

Provide evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy to primary and secondary survivors of trauma, both individually and within groups

Provide crisis intervention and crisis counseling services as needed

Conduct counseling intake and trauma-sensitive mental health assessments

Facilitate development of goals and individualized treatment plan within 30 days, which is periodically reassessed

Maintain clear/concise client files; including session/service and progress notes, treatment plans, client correspondence, telephone consultations, and termination summaries

Participate in ongoing clinical meetings, case staffing, and clinical supervision/consultation

Provide ongoing collaboration and consultation to other members of DOVE Center multidisciplinary team

Assist Clinical Director as needed in preparing quarterly and annual counseling outcomes/progress reports

Participate in applicable, appropriate, related professional development opportunities, including any required staff trainings

Engage in ongoing cultural awareness and sensitivity training and apply to performance of all responsibilities

For Child/Youth Counseling:
Meet with parents/caregivers regularly to discuss minor's progress in treatment. Assist advocates and other DOVE team members in providing supportive services to parents/caregivers/families that address the safety and well-being of minor child/youth clients. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support evolving program needs, staffing changes, team coverage, and continuity of services. In these circumstances, a supervisor will approve these duties to ensure they do not change the core purpose of this position.

Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to effectively work with those from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences

Ability to remain flexible and adapt effectively in a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment

Ability to maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries in high-stress or challenging situations

Cultivate professional relationships with program participants and colleagues to create an atmosphere of empathy, safety, support, and collaboration within the organization

Demonstrated integrity and commitment to DOVE's mission

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education:

Graduation from college with a master's degree (or higher) in social work, psychology, or related field required

License:
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or other equivalent unrestricted professional license (CMHC, LPC, LMFT, etc.) to practice independently as a mental health therapist; OR Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW), or other equivalent associate-level professional license (ACMHC, etc.) to practice under supervision of DOVE Center licensed clinician

Training/

Certifications:

Training and/or continuing education applicable to areas of interpersonal trauma, domestic and sexual violence and abuse preferred Training and/or certification in psychological first aid and/or crisis intervention preferred Training and/or certification in an evidenced based trauma specific/trauma sensitive treatment modality preferred (ex. TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, SE, DBT, Seeking Safety, Life Span Integration, etc.), or willing to complete said training upon hire

Experience:

Speaks and writes fluently in Spanish Prior relevant experience as a practicing mental health professional working with children, adults, and/or families who have experienced trauma and abuse Specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skill in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of…