Bilingual Clinician

The Child & Family Guidance Center, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision & Life Insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan options and voluntary benefits

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in Connecticut is seeking a Bilingual Clinician to deliver vital clinical services to youth and their families. This role involves administering therapy and assessments while maintaining accurate client records. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree and possess strong clinical skills, with an emphasis on bilingual capabilities in Spanish or Portuguese. Competitive benefits are offered, including a generous sign-on bonus for verified bilingual applicants.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual in Spanish or Portuguese is required.
• LMSW, LMFT, LPC, Ph.D., or license eligible to work with children and adolescents.
• Strong clinical skills for assessing and treating child, adolescent, and family mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide Intake assessments, Individual, Family, and Group therapy.
• Maintain all records promptly (Intake, Treatment Plan, Review, Discharge Summary).
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and case conferences.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic engagement

Crisis management

Data collection and reporting

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy

Job description

Join to apply for the Bilingual Clinician role at The Child & Family Guidance Center, Inc.

Since 1925, The Child and Family Guidance Center has been serving children and families. We provide culturally informed mental health care and complementary supports, regardless of ability to pay. If you would like to be part of our team and make a real difference in people’s lives, consider applying for our Bi-Lingual Outpatient Clinician position.

The Bi-Lingual Outpatient Clinician is responsible for providing direct, quality clinical services to OPCC program youth, parents/guardians in Bridgeport and designated satellite offices. Maintain timely and complete client records in accordance with all department, licensing, and regulatory requirements.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus to verified bilingual candidates hired into this role.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide Intake assessments, Individual, Family, and Group therapy.
2. Administer assessment tools at Intake, every 90 days, and at discharge.
3. Provide Case and Crisis Management services as needed.
4. Maintain all records promptly (Intake, Treatment Plan, Review, Discharge Summary).
5. Meet productivity standards as per contracts and grants.
6. Participate in supervision, team meetings, and case conferences.
7. Engage in research activities of CFGC.
8. Provide emergency backup treatment when necessary.
9. Present high-risk cases at CFGC Risk Management meetings (at least two per year).
10. Participate in special interest committees/groups.
11. Conduct Intakes for the Outpatient Department as needed.
12. Have knowledge of EBPs (e.g., TF-CBT) used by clinicians.
13. Become certified in at least one EBP.
14. Enhance understanding of human behavior and intervention techniques.
15. Collect and maintain program data for reporting and evaluation.
16. Utilize and track Contingency Management rewards to improve engagement.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy.
• LMSW, LMFT, LPC, Ph.D., or license eligible to work with children and adolescents.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish or Portuguese is required.
• Strong clinical skills for assessing and treating child, adolescent, and family mental health issues.

Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Vision & Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan options and voluntary benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Visit our website: www.cfguidance.org