Bilingual Lead Clinician - Part Time

This position requires bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish and is scheduled for 6 hours/week. Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

About the Role

As a Lead Therapist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

• Coordinate intake and referrals.
• Ensure case assignments are made in a fair and equitable manner.
• Assume responsibility for case assessment, appropriate treatment, supervision of ongoing service, and case closure.
• Provide direct therapy service to clients.
• Write intakes, reports, and closings according to unit expectations.
• Provide psychosocial assessments when required.
• Provide clinical evaluation as requested and submit written reports as required by policies and all contracts.
• Provide consultation to other units as needed.
• Assure compliance with all contract requirements and successfully complete all audits.
• Assure that case recording expectations are adequate to satisfy insurance company and agency expectations.
• Monitor end-of-the-month reports. Maintain good working knowledge of billing statements and review those of the workers supervised.
• Coordinate vacation schedules to ensure adequate coverage and availability of services.
• Provide appropriate supervision to staff and interns as indicated by case supervision policy.
• Work to build a cohesive team and maintain positive staff morale.
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through completion of staff evaluations, conference requests, time sheets, reimbursement vouchers, and review of utilization reports.
• Maintain awareness of current trends and best practice. Recommend changes in agency policies and practices when appropriate.
• Participate in preparation of annual budget, goals and objectives, and adherence to budget throughout the year.
• Maintain, enhance, and develop positive relationships with referral sources, community agencies, employers, and individuals.
• Ensure effective operations through selection, training, and orientation of new staff.
• Attend project team and community committee meetings as requested.
• Ensure that a 24-hour on-call service is available and that clients are informed of this system.
• Assure timely billing and fee collection.
• Develop, update, and maintain COA and substance abuse accreditation requirements.
• Establish and maintain referrals or contracts for psychological and psychiatric services.
• Ensure compliance with coordination of care policies and procedures.
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department.
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college with two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement, plus two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience; or bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the State where the care provider is located.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist with budget creation and achievement for the counseling department.
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident.
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization.
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care.
• Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs; and be properly trained and licensed, as necessary.
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route: Tdap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood.
• Results of medical examination (as required by State Licensing, including results of TB tests and immunization records).
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Benefits

• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility.
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks).
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify.
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.

Schedule

6 hours/week