Bilingual Clinician

Trinity Youth Services; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Sick Time & Holiday Pay

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Trinity Youth Services in California is seeking a Bilingual Clinician to provide individual, group, and family therapy for unaccompanied children, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, be licensed or registered as an intern, be fluent in Spanish, have a valid California driver’s license, and obtain CPR/First Aid within 90 days; strong report writing is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field is required or highly desirable.
• License or current Intern Registration (or valid waiver) required.
• CPR/First Aid training within 90 days of hire if not already certified.
• Must fulfill California Administrative Code, Title 22 requirements for Group.
• Strong writing, verbal skills, and ability to compose quality reports is essential.
• Clear and concise communication in English; Spanish fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy for Unaccompanied Children (UC).
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and intake evaluations.
• Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and confidentiality; perform crisis intervention when needed.
• Coordinate discharge or placement services and document reports timely.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Strong communication skills

CA driver’s license

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

We are currently seeking a Bilingual Clinician to join our residential team. The Bilingual Clinician is primarily responsible for the therapeutic needs and continuum of the clinical care of the Unaccompanied Children (UC) in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, licensing standards, and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. The Clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy for the Unaccompanied Children (UC), conducts assessments, and works in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop treatment plans and conduct utilization reviews. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Complete a comprehensive psychological assessment to initiate ongoing behavioral health counseling for UC; complete the intake for each UC at time of admission, admission, and assessment of new residents/children.
• Complete assessments at the point of intake, throughout the treatment process, and at discharge to ensure residents treatment plans are meeting established goals and objectives.
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions to address UCs emotional, mental, and social well-being and as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Always comply with HIPAA privacy regulations and maintain confidentiality.
• Utilize positive child management techniques, including verbal re-direction, de-escalation, and physical containment when handling behavioral issues and crises with residents.
• Coordinate and complete discharge or placement services.
• Complete detailed and accurate reports to the Division of Unaccompanied Children’s Services (DUCS) on time (per report deadline) and as requested. Establish goals/treatment through a collaborative process with the UC utilizing advanced counseling skills, including evidence-based practices and screening (assessments); create and update treatment plans, including resident treatment goals and activity formulation.
• Provide emergency crisis intervention and on-call clinical services when needed.
• Work closely with Lead Clinician, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure program operations, policies, and procedures are executed in a manner that meets the needs of the residents and achieves program goals and objectives.
• Assists in translation of trainings as needed.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills/Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant social sciences in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement and is in the process of becoming licensed is highly desirable.
• License or current Intern Registration (or valid waiver) required.
• Clinician will be trained in CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hiring in the event that they do not have current certification.
• Must have a special interest in working with youth and must fulfill the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22 for Group.
• Writing, verbal skills, and the ability to compose quality reports and other necessary correspondence are essential.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
• Must be fluent in at least Spanish, verbal and written.

Why work for Trinity Youth Services?

In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time & Holiday Pay
• Retirement Plans

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org.

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.