Bilingual Therapist-Baltimore

House-of-Ruth-Marylan; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Ruth Maryland is seeking a Bilingual Therapist to provide direct therapeutic services to primary and secondary survivors of intimate partner violence. The HRM Therapist also advocates for client’s needs with other HRM programs and community agencies where appropriate and relevant to the client’s treatment.

This position is hybrid providing services both in person and through telehealth format. The role involves one-on-one counseling, trauma-focused assessments, and group facilitation,

Qualifications

• Masters level licensed Social Worker, Professional Counselor or Psychologist.
• One year related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with Latin o/a/x culture and community support needs
• Knowledgeable about therapeutic interventions with victims of trauma, their children, and family systems.
• Knowledgeable about the dynamics of intimate partner violence.
• Demonstrated ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one counseling for adult victims and child witnesses of intimate partner violence and their families, in crisis and on an ongoing basis, in person and through our telehealth platform.
• Provides comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for victims/survivors of intimate partner violence.
• Facilitates support and psychoeducational groups for youth and adults.
• Collaborates with other HRM staff and programs via staff meetings, case review, and reflective supervision groups.
• Participates in regularly scheduled one on one supervision with supervisor.
• Responsible for meeting individual, program and agency goals/targets including but not limited to timely, ethical and trauma informed service provision and documentation.
• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Skills

English

Spanish

Education

Masters degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic records software

Job description

• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $73,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

Description

Position summary

The House of Ruth Maryland is the most comprehensive intimate partner violence agency in the state. Our Clinical Counseling Program combines evidence-based knowledge with a welcoming and collaborative environment that supports both staff and the survivors we serve. An HRM Therapist provides direct therapeutic services to primary and secondary survivors of intimate partner violence. The HRM Therapist also advocates for client’s needs with other HRM programs and community agencies where appropriate and relevant to the client’s treatment.

The Bilingual Therapist provides direct therapeutic services to primary and secondary survivors of intimate partner violence. H RM Therapists also advocate for client’s needs with other HRM programs and community agencies where appropriate and relevant to the client’s treatment. Th is position participates as part of a team of staff who address trauma, mental health and other clinical issues clients may present. T his position is hybrid providing services both in person and through telehealth format.

Primary responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one counseling for adult victims and child witnesses of intimate partner violence and their families, in crisis and on an ongoing basis, in person and through our telehealth platform.
• Provides comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for victims/survivors of intimate partner violence.
• Facilitates support and psychoeducational groups for youth and adults.
• Collaborates with other HRM staff and programs via staff meetings, case review, and reflective supervision groups.
• Participates in regularly scheduled one on one supervision with supervisor.
• Responsible for meeting individual, program and agency goals/targets including but not limited to timely , ethical and trauma informed service provision and documentation.
• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Authority

In collaboration with clinical program leadership the Bilingual Therapist ensures that the goals, objectives , and quality of services are consistent with the agency mission and strategic plan.

Plans schedule of therapeutic appointments within established timeframes .

Represent s the program and agency with area service providers as needed.

Recommends and implements client treatment plans.

Supports program integrity within the agency and in the community.

Accountability / measures of success

Meets program standards, targets and objectives .

Accurate and timely maintenance of paper and electronic case files.

Reputation with program partners and in community.

Client and staff feedback.

Clinical supervision, including following supervision plan.

Evaluation by Clinical and Administrative supervisor(s).

Experience / requirements

Masters level licensed Social Worker, Professional Counselor or Psychologist.

One (1) year related experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

Familiarity with Latin o/a/x culture and community support needs

Knowledgeable about therapeutic interventions with victims of trauma, their children, and family systems.

Knowledgeable about the dynamics of intimate partner violence.

Demonstrated competence with computer systems including MS Office Suite and electronic records software.

Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and collaboratively with peers and community partners.

Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Requirements

Experience / requirements

Masters level licensed Social Worker, Professional Counselor or Psychologist.

One (1) year related experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

Familiarity with Latin o/a/x culture and community support needs

Knowledgeable about therapeutic interventions with victims of trauma, their children, and family systems.

Knowledgeable about the dynamics of intimate partner violence.

Demonstrated competence with computer systems including MS Office Suite and electronic records software.

Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and collaboratively with peers and community partners.

Ability to pass a criminal background check.