Youth Mental Health Clinician – Bilingual & Trauma-Informed

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off

Healthcare benefits

Pet insurance

401(k)

Summer hours off

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEU trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a dedicated Clinician to support emotional wellness for children and youth in our programs. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, collaborate with foster families and community partners, and help stabilize mental health toward safe, successful community living.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, a valid license or licensure trajectory, and willingness to travel up to 25–30% to support families in the community.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral field with clinical experience required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure; ongong toward licensure within 3 years.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required to serve children and families.
• Proficient use of computers and standard software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed mental health services including assessments and referrals.
• Conduct individual and group counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and foster caregivers to support families.
• Complete documentation and maintain active clinical caseload.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Counseling skills

Assessments & referrals

Education

Master/PhD in Behavioral Health

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Electronic Health Records

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a dedicated Clinician to support emotional wellness for children and youth in our programs. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, collaborate with foster families and community partners, and help stabilize mental health toward safe, successful community living.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, a valid license or licensure trajectory, and willingness to travel up to 25–30% to support families in the community.