Trauma‑Informed Clinician for Youth & Families

National Youth Advocate Program; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off per year

Healthcare benefits

Pet insurance

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEU and ongoing trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Fairfax, VA is seeking a licensed or eligible Clinician to support emotional wellness, conduct trauma-informed assessments, provide individual and group counseling on-site, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a Master’s or Doctorate in a behavioral field, bilingual English/Spanish, flexible hours, and travel up to 25–30% to work with foster youth and families; competitive nonprofit benefits include healthcare, 401(k), and paid time

Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or other behavioral discipline with clinical experience.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure (non-licensed staff must be actively working toward licensure and attain licensure within 3 years).
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required to serve children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed mental health services and conduct assessments.
• Provide child-facing services on-site and maintain an active clinical caseload.
• Conduct mental health assessments and ongoing individual and group counseling; provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Facilitate family sessions and coordinate with foster caregivers and community providers.
• Travel to foster caregiver homes and community sites up to 25–30% as required.
• Complete required documentation, assessments, and staffing with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

Master's or Doctorate in psychology / social work / counseling or related behavioral discipline

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program in Fairfax, VA is seeking a licensed or eligible Clinician to support emotional wellness, conduct trauma-informed assessments, provide individual and group counseling on-site, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a Master’s or Doctorate in a behavioral field, bilingual English/Spanish, flexible hours, and travel up to 25–30% to work with foster youth and families; competitive nonprofit benefits include healthcare, 401(k), and paid time