Bilingual (Spanish) Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LMSW)

United Against Human Trafficking; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

403(b) matching contributions

Paid Holidays

Paid time off

Sick Leave

Jury Duty Pay

Bereavement Leave

Mileage Reimbursements

Job summary

United Against Human Trafficking in Magnolia, TX is seeking a Bilingual Counselor to provide direct counseling services to youth and families within our Youth & Family Services program, using trauma-informed approaches.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, group work, and collaboration with schools and community partners; a Master’s degree and Spanish bilingualism are required, with licensure expectations to follow, and a commitment to equal opportunity service.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field with licensure.
• At least 1 year of counseling/direct service experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients and families individually or in groups to achieve goals.
• Maintain a minimum of 50% direct service hours weekly.
• Provide crisis intervention 24/7 with weekly rotations.
• Complete and maintain client paperwork and progress notes.
• Provide CBT and trauma-focused CBT to youth.
• Participate in supervision and staff meetings.

Skills

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field

Licensed LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT or equivalent licensure

Bilingual in Spanish

Job description

Job Title: Bilingual Counselor Department: Youth & Family Services

Reports To: Director of Counseling FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Mission:

YES to YOUTH ‑ MCYS strengthens the emotional and mental health development of youth and families by providing crisis intervention, counseling, and suicide prevention services. We provide a safe and nurturing home where abused, battered, sex-trafficked, homeless, and at‑risk youth begin healing from the past and become empowered for the future.

Summary of Position:

The Bilingual Counselor provides direct service to youth and families using a therapeutic model of counseling designed to reduce conflict and negative behaviors, improve communication, change thought patterns, learn acceptance and intervene with a solution‑focused, trauma‑informed therapeutic approach. Counselors are the agency’s primary liaisons to the community; schools, the court and other referral sources. Counseling staff make therapeutic decisions on a day‑to‑day basis with the emphasis on prevention and solutions to promote optimum health to the client under the guidance of the Director of Counseling Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned:

• Counsel clients and family members, individually and/or in group sessions, to assist them in reaching their goals, adjusting to life and making positive changes.
• Maintain a minimum of 50% direct service hours weekly.
• Timely entry of progress notes of 2 business days and at month end the deadline may be shorter due to billing requirements.
• Provide youth prevention and education groups and/or adult skills groups, including some evenings, as appropriate with community need and grant requirements.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention to youth and their families, 24 hours a day with weekly rotations.
• Complete and maintain client‑related paperwork, including federal and state mandated forms, client records, progress notes and other grant and/or agency required forms.
• Provide appropriate case management and/or referral information to youth and families as needed.
• Provide cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy to youth.
• Participates in regular supervision meetings with Director of Counseling Services to review and plan for cases.
• Attend staff meetings and in‑service training as directed by Director of Counseling Services or Chief Operating Officer.
• When there are interns on staff, the counselor may be assigned to supervise them.
• Will serve as clinical supervisor in the absence of the Director of Counseling.
• Perform other functions in support of agency programs and activities as requested.

Minimum Education and Training:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field with at least one (1) year experience in counseling/direct service and be licensed as one of the following:Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor or Intern (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate (LMFT) Licensed Psychological Associate or Psychologist.
• Experience as required by funding sources.
• Bilingual in Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capacity to develop effective working relationships with clients.
• Active listening skills, service oriented, using critical thinking, logic and reasoning to facilitate and guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Possess and develop a body of knowledge essential to carrying out the required tasks.
• Knowledge of state laws and guidelines for counseling and child placing agencies.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Exhibit professional demeanor in all interactions both intra and inter‑agency.
• Computer literate and the capacity to manage multiple tasks.

Benefits:

YES to YOUTH ‑ MCYS offers a generous benefit package for full‑time employees including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Sick Leave
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Mileage Reimbursements

Working alongside a great group of passionate people and so much more!

YES to YOUTH ‑ MCYS is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers and clients. We respect equality and inclusivity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or other marginalized identities. We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are.