Therapist Clinician - Bilingual Juntos (966)

Center for Family Services; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PTO

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Prescription insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health & wellness

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Center for Family Services seeks a qualified Therapist for the Juntos Program in Camden, NJ. The bilingual clinician delivers individual, group, and family counseling to youths in shelter, following trauma-informed care principles and ORR guidelines.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, licensure preferred, and experience with traumatized youth. A dedicated on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related clinical field; licensure preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish with conversational Spanish required, fluent preferred.
• Experience with individual, group, and family therapy for youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to youth in shelter.
• Ensure safety and well-being following ORR policies.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and safety plans.
• Maintain confidential clinical records per HIPAA and ORR standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation for clinical intervention.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Therapeutic communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Sign on Bonus

Eligible for a $1500–$3000 sign‑on bonus depending on licensure: $3000 for LCSW, LPC and $1500 for LSW, LAC.

About the Juntos Program

Juntos provides temporary shelter to unaccompanied children and teenagers who have crossed the southern border into the United States and are in need of a safe place to live. Our goal is to help children through these difficult circumstances and to minimize the impact by providing a warm and caring home that seeks to reunite children with their family. Services are focused on the safety of every child in our care. We utilize a Nurtured Heart, a trauma‑informed care approach, which emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety for the children in our care and helps them rebuild a sense of control.

Location: Camden City, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full Time

Salary: $64,000 to $65,000 per year

Position Summary

Center for Family Services is seeking a highly qualified Therapist for its Juntos Program. The Therapist is a motivated, culturally sensitive individual dedicated to the care of program youth. The bilingual clinician is primarily responsible for the delivery of clinical services offered to assigned clients, including assessment and the provision of individual, group, and family counseling.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of youths in the shelter by following all ORR policies and procedures.
• Assist in identifying victims of trafficking and children vulnerable to being trafficked.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments using standardized measures as per standards set forth by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
• Provide crisis management and ongoing therapeutic support.
• Create behavioral plans, individual crisis management plans, and safety plans as needed to provide ongoing support to youth and staff.
• Schedule and facilitate the entrance and exit meeting with all youths.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner, ensuring that clinical records meet the requirements of standards set by ORR and prepare for audits accordingly.
• Ensure that all youths have a safe and appropriate discharge plan and that all mental health services are in place prior to discharge.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and protected information according to HIPAA standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to departmental and organizational goals.
• Assume additional duties as assigned.
• Serve on‑call rotation for 24 hours for clinical intervention as needed.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related clinical field; licensure preferred.
• Experience with individual, group, and family therapy for youth and families, preferably in a residential setting.
• Experience working with traumatized or exploited children, and children with behavioral problems is a plus.
• Excellent written documentation and data entry skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (conversational Spanish required, fluent Spanish preferred).
• Excellent driving skills.
• Licensed driver with at least three years of experience.

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance plan options.
• Prescription insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health & wellness activities.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity for advancement.

Disclaimer

All positions require pre‑employment drug screening and criminal record checks. Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center for Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.