Counselor - Bilingual Spanish

Tueller Counseling; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance paid for by company

Dental Insurance is available

Vision Insurance is available

Simple IRA with 3% company match

Life Insurance options

Sterling Medical Membership for full‑t

CEU membership for fulltime employees

Loan repayment program

Job summary

Tueller Counseling in Idaho Falls is seeking a Counselor - Bilingual Spanish to provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families in English and Spanish, with client-centered approaches.

You will conduct intakes and assessments, develop treatment plans, document progress notes, attend supervision, and coordinate care with the clinical team; work may be in-office or at client homes.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed at least as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or psychologist in good standing.
• Be able to pass an enhanced background check.
• Be able to pass a Spanish language proficiency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Working from a client’s Individualized Treatment Plan, counsel individuals, couples, and families as assigned using evidence-based treatment techniques.
• Complete Comprehensive Diagnoses for clients.
• Complete required assessments for qualifying clients.
• Develop psychotherapy treatment plans with client and/or guardian objectives and tasks.
• Document and submit all clinical progress notes weekly.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Psychologist

Job description

Description

Title: Counselor - Bilingual Spanish

Purpose: Collaborate with client and family to identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil. Counselors seek to; improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; promote behavior change; and provide accurate documentation of efforts. Conduct clinical intakes, assessments, and therapy sessions fluently in both English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Must be one of the following: licensed psychologist, licensed psychologist extender, licensed MSW, licensed LCSW, licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed Professional Counselor, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Be able to pass an enhanced background check
• Be able to pass a Spanish Language proficiency assessment

Department: Clinical

Supervised by: Clinical Director or Assigned Clinical Supervisor

Positions supervised: None

Location: Idaho Falls office or client home (as assigned or agreed upon at time of hire)

Employee Benefits

• Medical Insurance paid for by company for full time employees
• Dental Insurance is available
• Vision Insurance is available
• Simple IRA with 3% company match
• Life Insurance options
• Sterling Medical Membership provided for fulltime employees (and family)
• CEU membership provided for fulltime employees
• Loan repayment program

Requirements

Job functions, responsibilities and authority

• Working from a client’s Individualized Treatment Plan, counsel individuals, couples, and families as assigned using evidence-based treatment techniques.
• Complete Comprehensive Diagnoses for clients.
• Complete required assessments for qualifying clients.
• Along with client and/or parent/guardian, determine objectives and tasks for clients; develop Psychotherapy treatment plan.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Document and submit all clinical progress notes by the following Sunday night at 11:59 PM.
• Review counseling clients’ psychotherapy plan every 90, 180, & 270 days.
• Perform annual renewals for assigned clients and submit applicable documentation within the appropriate timeframe.
• Comply with any Insurance Carrier requirements to treat.
• Communicate pertinent treatment information to client, family, multidisciplinary team, and supervisor(s).
• Report abuse as needed (see Tueller Counseling Services Policy and Procedure #320).
• Maintain all required documentation for employee file including a current enhanced background check and licensure.
• Native or professional fluency in both verbal and written English and Spanish.