Bilingual School-Based Clinician

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Overview:

AtChildSavers we believe that every child deserves a strong start and a hopeful future. As Richmonds oldest nonprofit dedicated exclusively to childrens mental health and trauma recovery we provide access to equitable trauma-informed therapy and prevention services that build resilience and support lifelong well-being. Our team is composed of mission-driven professionals who work every day to empower children and strengthen families throughout Central Virginia.

By joining ChildSavers youll become part of a compassionate collaborative organization that values diversity promotes continuous learning and is committed to making a meaningful impact in our community.

Position Summary:We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Bilingual School-Based Clinician to join our team in caring for our communitys most vulnerable children. The ideal candidate will be committed to improving the systems that support childrens healing and growth.

The Bilingual School-Based Clinician position will be a vital support for her/his own clients and will work within a clinical team in Richmond City Public Schools providing outpatient therapy services in both English and Spanish. This position is an opportunity to affect change in the lives of children while working at a 100-year-old organization dedicated to the highest quality of care. There will be ongoing focus provided to learn effective treatment theories and skills from our team of highly experienced professionals in the field. The Bilingual School-Based Clinician position supports our school-based mental health team with primary responsibilities concentrating on providing services to children youth and families. The ideal candidate will be fully bilingual (Spanish) and able to deliver clinical services in both English and Spanish

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivery of psychotherapeutic clinical care as well as case management as outlined in DBHDS and DMAS regulations for each service area assignment in both English and/or Spanish (as indicated by need of identified client and family)
Development and implementation of Individual Family and Group treatment interventions as applicable.
Direct therapeutic care of case load and other clinical duties as assigned such as group therapy case collaboration and team coverage. The volume of clinical duties in service of ChildSavers clients will be adjusted as needed to maintain appropriate clinical care for clients stewardship of organization resources and fulfillment of agency mission.
Maintain compliance with all funding source regulations rules and documentation requirements to ensure timely approval of service.
Ensure compliance with all local State and Federal regulatory requirements including timely and accurate documentation of services provided for: licensure HIPAA Medicaid Department of Social Services LHRC and other professional standards and funding sources.
Work under the direction of the relevant Program Supervisor and in close collaboration with the Mental Health Leadership Team.
Report clinical and other concerns as outlined in policy to your clinical supervisor and/or management team.
Coordinate and maintain referrals and conduct intake assessments and diagnoses as needed.
Participates in outreach events for relationship-building with community/school partners trauma-informed consultation and marketing and education about services.
Effectively collaborate with colleagues to assure client care is occurring as specified in policy and procedure.
Maintain certifications in behavior management training and CPR/FA and can perform them. Maintain all applicable credentialing through continuing education and other requirements outlined in code.
Represent ChildSavers in a positive and professional manner internally and externally as part of the clinical team. Participating in meetings and working with community partners of ChildSavers to include Richmond Police Department Richmond Public Schools VCU Health System local Department of Social Services and/or local FAPT teams.
Adhere to all ChildSavers policies and procedures and complete other tasks as assigned including administrative or macro projects which may be necessary for the success of the program and staff.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

Completion of masters degree in social work Sociology Psychology or licensure track related human services field with experience working with children from a Trauma Informed Care Perspective. ChildSavers mental health service areas include Outpatient Therapy Crisis Intervention and Trauma Response. Specialized modalities include Art therapy Sand tray therapy Animal-Assisted Play therapy Play therapy (e.g. CCPT) attachment work and CBT.

Must be licensed or license-eligible by Board of Health Professions to practice in VA

Must hold a valid current Commonwealth of VA Drivers License and be insured to drive a company vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

ChildSavers services occur primarily in office-like settings including an ADA-compliant outpatient clinic and public-school settings as well as occasional community visits. The following physical requirements are in place for all staff:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to perform CPR and First Aid at all times.

Benefits:

ChildSavers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including options for health dental and vision insurance(s) a health savings account access to employer-paid EAP support services a public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) assistance support service (free-of-charge) a retirement plan with tenure-based contribution incentives employer-paid short and long term disability insurances group term life insurance paid time off & 14 paid holidays annually.

ChildSavers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will be treated without regard to age sex color religion race national origin veteran status sexual orientation gender identification marital or familial status physical or mental disability legal source of income or any other status protected by law.

ChildSavers is a drug-free workplace.

Company Overview:AtChildSavers we believe that every child deserves a strong start and a hopeful future. As Richmonds oldest nonprofit dedicated exclusively to childrens mental health and trauma recovery we provide access to equitable trauma-informed therapy and prevention services that build resili...