Bilingual Therapist-Clinical Latina

Coastal Horizons; Shallotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. in Shallotte, NC is seeking a compassionate Bilingual Therapist – Spanish/English to provide clinical services to adults and adolescents experiencing substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.

The role includes conducting diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and delivering individual, group, and family counseling, with coordination across community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressive substance use counseling experience or equivalent
• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, substance use treatment, or related field
• LCSW preferred, or NC licensure/certification (LCAS, CSAC, LPA, LPC, P-LCSW)
• Fluency in Spanish and English required
• Knowledge of substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical interviews, psychosocial assessments, substance use evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using appropriate therapeutic approaches.
• Coordinate services with families, schools, employers, and community agencies.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical and program documentation.
• Participate in supervision, case staffing, team meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Provide crisis intervention and connect clients with housing, employment, and healthcare resources.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Clinical interviewing

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in clinical psychology/substance use

Bachelor's degree in human services

Licensure: LCSW preferred or NC licensure

Job description

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and experienced Bilingual Therapist – Spanish/English to provide clinical services to adults and adolescents experiencing substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.

Job Title

Bilingual Therapist – Spanish/English

Location

Shallotte, NC

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Full-Time

Position Summary

The Bilingual Therapist provides diagnostic, psychosocial, substance use evaluations, treatment planning, and professional counseling for clients with complex behavioral health needs. Services include individual, group, and family counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and coordination with community partners.

What You’ll Do

Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

• Conduct clinical interviews, psychosocial assessments, substance use evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using appropriate therapeutic approaches.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention for clients experiencing complex substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
• Assist clients with accessing resources related to housing, food, employment, education, transportation, healthcare, and other needs.
• Monitor client attendance, behavior, payment status, and testing results.
• Collect specimens for drug testing as required.
• Coordinate services with families, schools, employers, TASC, DSS, judicial systems, and other community agencies.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical and program documentation.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case staffing, team meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Provide community education and professional services to emergency, judicial, institutional, and community referrals.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, families, coworkers, supervisors, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human services or a related field and two years of progressive substance use counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, substance use treatment, or a related clinical field.
• LCSW preferred, or appropriate NCSAPPB licensure/certification or registration, including LCAS, CSAC, LPA, LPC, or P-LCSW.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.
• Knowledge of substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Coastal Horizons

Join Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., an organization committed to promoting healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities while providing meaningful behavioral health and substance use services throughout North Carolina.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidaysEmployee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.