Long Term Foster Care - Therapist (Spanish Speaking)

The Unaccompanied Children Therapist will provide individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families; conduct mental health assessments and screen for human trafficking concerns; maintain current and accurate case documentation and provide crisis intervention and support services.

• Responsible for providing youth with individual counseling sessions (1 time weekly) and group sessions (2 times weekly).
• Responsible for developing and implementing clinical interventions designed to assist the youth with acclimating to Board of Child Care and life in the United States.
• Conducts screenings and assessments to identify special needs, developmental, medical or mental health concerns as well as criminal history, gang involvement, trauma and/or trafficking related concerns in accordance with mandated timeframes.
• Active participation in mandatory case review and planning meetings, demonstrating the ability to present an accurate and concise client summary to both internal and external team members.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field with 5 years’ experience in human services or social services that demonstrates clinical experience. (Masters preferred with 1 year counseling experience)
• Licensed in applicable field of practice or eligible to obtain licensure.
• Ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English.
• Must be able and willing to travel to other cities by flying on commercial airlines, driving a rental car and/or using other transportation, and stay overnight in hotels.

Part time/ Full time/ Contractual options
$1500 sign on bonus for working in the Unaccompanied Refugee Children program.

MCHS offers a generous compensation package which includes medical and dental benefits, generous PTO plan, 401k with match and more. Opportunities for growth, wonderful team culture, Diversity, DIRE (Diversity, Inclusion, Race Equity) committee, and more!

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. updated 5/2024.