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    · Full Time

    Bilingual Therapist

    Posted 7 days ago
    harrisonburg, virginia, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    The Therapist is responsible for delivering culturally competent mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and support services to recently migrated youth. They collaborate with the case management team to ensure comprehensive trauma-responsive care and community resource connections, aiding youth in adjusting to life in the United States.

    Therapist

    Job Description:

    • Deliver culturally competent services including mental health assessments and screenings for human trafficking concerns
    • Provide crisis intervention and support services
    • Facilitate psycho-educational support groups for recently migrated youth
    • Support the delivery of Board of Child Care's trauma responsive model
    • Collaborate with the Post Release Services case management team to ensure comprehensive services for youth and their caregivers

    Requirements:

    • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related field with direct clinical experience required
    • Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields with at least five years of clinical experience may be considered
    • Valid licensure or eligibility for licensure: LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT
    • Fluent in both English and Spanish (oral and written)

    Work Environment:

    • Work-life balance with generous paid leave and 12 paid holidays
    • Flexible workspaces and comprehensive health benefits
    • 401(k) plan with matching up to 6 percent

    Commitment to Inclusion:

    • Emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    • Encouragement of crucial conversations and a culture of acceptance
    • Commitment to not excluding anyone based on race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, religion, or economic background

    Organizational Overview:

    UMFS has been a champion for children, teens, and families for over 120 years, with a main campus in Richmond, Virginia, and nearly 20 programs across nine locations in Virginia.

    • Drug-Free Workplace
    • Alignment with VA health and safety standards
    • Equal Opportunity Employer