Bilingual Therapist Spanish
Bilingual Therapist Spanish
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Job Description
BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed selfmotivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve.
Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.
The (BT) will have a dual role as a Community Therapist as well as act as provide immediate support to youth and their families after a shooting or other act of violence including emotional support initial assessments and referrals for support. Services take place within targeted communities and area hospitals as needed.The (BT) is responsible for effectively addressing the mental health/substance abuse needs of highrisk youth through: A) Clinical Assessment for youth referred to BUILD programs as well as infield support and consultation. B) Provide a client centered and strengthbased approach to the treatment of youth and families. C) Establishing mental health/substance abuse referral partners and identifying opportunities for more formal collaboration. D) Facilitate 1:1 family and/or group counseling for clients who require mental health support. E) This position requires clinician to be fluent in English and Spanish. The (BT) reports directly to the Manager of Community Mental Health Services.
Responsibilities are but not limited to:
- Exemplifies the mission vision and values of the agency
- Receives case assignments establishes treatment plans reviews case progress and determines case closure through the supervisor of the assigned program
- Provides mental health services to participants through a holistic and trauma informed lens
- Makes referrals in accordance with service plans to other organization units and external providers
- Provide case management and connection to internal and external services
- Assists members of the Intervention Team during crisis situations involving youth
- Provide oral Spanish language translation during clients intake and psychological assessments
- Masters Degree in Social Work or a related mental health field
- Working towards or holding licensure (LCSW/LCPC) is required.
- Minimum experience of 3 years in working innercity youth
- Clinicians with experience in expressive therapies including visual arts dance movement music
- Highly organized with excellent interpersonal verbal and communication skills
- Operate professionally in the field on a flexible time schedule which includes late evenings and weekends
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with technology (Microsoft Office) tech integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems
- Must possess solid understanding of data collection and program evaluation
- Automobile with insurance and valid drivers license
- Must successfully pass an extensive background check
- Must possess fluency in both spoken and written Spanish
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan 2 match
- Medical Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Days
- Flexible Spending Accounts
BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a casebycase basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a casebycase basis.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
