Bilingual Therapist

Supervised by the Director of Clinical Services.

About the Role

The Bilingual Therapist provides trauma-informed individual, family, and group therapy services to children and families referred by the Child Protection Team. This position conducts clinical assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, provides case management services, and collaborates with multidisciplinary partners to support the safety, healing, and well-being of children and families. The therapist works within a Children's Advocacy Center model and provides services in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services for children and families with high-risk needs.
• Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations, including assessing developmental, cognitive, and emotional functioning, to determine treatment needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Utilize DSM-5 and subsequent updated versions to guide assessment and treatment planning.
• Complete treatment planning process, including clear treatment objectives, goals, and intervention strategies, reviewed with the Director of Clinical Services.
• Provide clients with clinical assessment and inform clinical treatment goals and intervention strategies.
• Complete standardized assessment measures for children and non-offending caregivers in a timely manner and integrate findings into treatment planning.
• Provide psychoeducation services to clients and caregivers.
• Successfully complete Phase 1 training of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and utilize this model to guide assessment and treatment plans.
• Successfully complete TF-CBT training as required by CAC of Texas and other assigned trainings.
• Adhere to organizational policy by providing mental health services only within the scope of employment at the Center.
• Provide crisis counseling services for children and families.
• Complete urgent clinical intakes, including informed consent, releases, client rights review, and comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Assess psychiatric needs and refer children for psychiatric evaluation and medication management as appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers and other treatment professionals.
• Conduct clinical case management assessments and refer children and families to appropriate community resources based on identified needs.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and case management services for families with identified mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with Child Protection Team members and multidisciplinary partners.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the Director of Clinical Services or designee to review caseloads, treatment plans, and professional development.
• Participate in review of therapy sessions with the Director of Clinical Services, including observation through cameras located in therapy rooms.
• Maintain professional licensure and required continuing education, renewing license on time.
• Comply with Texas mandated reporting laws by reporting suspected abuse or neglect within 24 hours of developing reasonable cause to believe it has occurred or may occur.
• Notify supervisor of any disruption in licensure or licensing board investigation.
• Adhere to ethical standards and professional standards, including the rules and regulations of the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, multidisciplinary staffing meetings, team meetings, and other community meetings.
• Travel between the Center service locations, including main campus, St. Johns, and Lakeway, as required.
• Provide direct support through program coverage and volunteer support as needed.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s mission, program, vision, core values, and the children’s advocacy model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral science field.
• Current Texas license or associate license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LPC Associate).
• Minimum one year of experience providing clinical services to children and families, including individual, family, and group therapy.
• Experience working with children and families in high-risk environments.
• Experience providing clinical case management services.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and professional disciplines in stressful situations.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback to enhance service delivery and clinical effectiveness.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a Children’s Advocacy Center or child welfare setting.
• Training or experience in TF-CBT.
• Training or experience using the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Near Acuity: Frequently
• Vision Accommodation: Occasionally
• Color Vision: Occasionally
• Field of Vision: Occasionally
• Strength: Light Work - Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Environmental Conditions

• Noise: Moderate