Bilingual Licensed Clinician

The Mental Health Association is hiring immediately for a Licensed Bi-lingual/Bi-Cultural (Spanish) Clinician.  The Clinician will work in a community behavioral health setting, providing services to individuals, couples and/or families experiencing a mental health and/or substance use need.  Services will include provision of comprehensive assessment, ongoing counseling for mental health, substance use and co-occurring presentations, case management and collaboration, referrals to community support services and psychoeducation, utilizing evidence-based practices. The Clinician will work with the Clinic Director to design and lead/co-lead groups meeting the unique needs of the greater community and agency.

Bi-lingual Licensed Clinician Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

1. Provide assessment and treatment planning, as well as consultation, as requested, in the development of pre-crisis and crisis plans, behavioral guidelines, risk assessments, positive behavior plans, medication treatment plans, etc.
2. Complete required documentation in a timely manner, meeting regulatory standards.
3. Utilize evidence-based screening tools as indicated by clinical team.
4. Work collaboratively with teams/ programs to develop and implement positive behavior support plans.
5. Actively participate in all licensing and accreditation processes.
6. Serve as a liaison to relevant service systems, state agencies and community partners as needed.  Create and maintain open and effective lines of communication in an effort to meet contract standards and promote the mission of MHA within the community. Establish and maintain relationships with local, state, federal, and private agencies and organizations to promote programs and to identify and secure potential new alliances, partnerships and funding sources.
7. Pursue activities to enhance personal professional growth.  Attend conferences, classes, address groups and represent agency.  Attend/participate in statewide meetings, task forces, committees, etc. relating to area of expertise.
8. Promote and integrate agency mission, values, philosophy and principles.
9. Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Clinic Director.

Requirements

Bi-lingual Licensed Clinician Education and Professional Experience:

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field is required
• Independent licensure (LICSW, LMHC, etc.)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Long Term Disability