Bilingual School-Based Therapist (Spanish/English)

Chris 180; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free clinical supervision for licenure

PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare insurance options

Dental and Vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition discounts

Job summary

CHRIS 180 in the Atlanta metro area seeks a Bilingual School-Based Therapist to serve students in local elementary, middle, or high schools. The role focuses on individual and family counseling, coordinating referrals, intake assessments, and case updates with school staff to support student success.

You will provide training and consultation on trauma-informed practices to teachers and staff, and facilitate group counseling as clinically appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field, with GA licensure.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, including written and verbal communication.
• Associate or full licensure in Georgia within 6 months of hire.
• Clinical expertise in child development, dysfunction, counseling, treatment planning and diagnosis.
• Ability to work independently in a school setting without agency onsite support.
• Ability to relate to clients and families from diverse backgrounds with firmness, fairness and concern.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health screenings, assessments and evaluations to identify client strengths, needs, trauma history, level of functioning, working diagnosis and appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based individual, family, and group counseling services for students and families.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and trauma-informed approaches in all aspects of service coordination and delivery.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families and update at a minimum every 180 days.
• Monitor client progress and evaluate movement toward treatment goals.
• Facilitate individual, group and family therapy sessions for students grades K-12 in assigned school(s) utilizing evidence-based interventions.
• Coordinate care with school staff, families, internal programs and community providers to make necessary referrals to meet health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs.
• Facilitate or participate in team meetings for students/clients including 504 or IEP meetings.
• Advocate on behalf of students or family with other agencies to include service coordination.
• Facilitate trauma-informed professional development trainings for teachers and school staff.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related field

Georgia licensure or eligibility

Job description

CHRIS 180 in the Atlanta metro area seeks a Bilingual School-Based Therapist to serve students in local elementary, middle, or high schools. The role focuses on individual and family counseling, coordinating referrals, intake assessments, and case updates with school staff to support student success.

You will provide training and consultation on trauma-informed practices to teachers and staff, and facilitate group counseling as clinically appropriate.