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Clinica Latina Mental Health Therapist (Spanish speaking therapist)
Madison, WI
Job Description
We have an opening for a Clinica Latina Mental Health Therapist in our Clinic Based Services program!
This is a dynamic full-time, 40 hour a week position that involves providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services including assessment, counseling, supportive contacts and referrals serving individuals who are struggling with mental health, substance use and co-occurring issues The weekly schedule can be flexible to a hybrid format for both on sight and work from home approaches.
Clinica Latina is a preference-based mental health and substance abuse treatment program for individuals who identify as a person of color and speak Spanish. The program offers individual and group mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as case management and partnering with Dane county organizations involved in the Latin community.
This is a dynamic full-time, 40 hour a week position that involves providing a wide array of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive, direct clinical services including assessment, counseling, supportive contacts and referrals serving individuals who are struggling with mental health, substance use and co-occurring issues The weekly schedule can be flexible to a hybrid format for both on sight and work from home approaches.
Clinica Latina is a preference-based mental health and substance abuse treatment program for individuals who identify as a person of color and speak Spanish. The program offers individual and group mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as case management and partnering with Dane county organizations involved in the Latin community.
In addition to the annual salary this position qualifies for an additional 5% increase based on Spanish language proficiency!
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Licensure
- Master’s degree in related behavioral health field.
- In-training licensure towards a
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist In-Training (LMFT-IT)
- Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker In-Training (LCSW-IT)
- and can meet relevant licensing requirements for billable services and supervision for mental health and/or substance use disorder services.
- Bilingual (must be able to pass Alta Language Proficiency Test)
- Spanish
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record; access to car and willingness to use it for work (i.e. transporting consumers).
Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive recovery oriented and trauma informed manner with clients and community partners.
Preferred Experience/Licensure/Certification
- Bilingual (must be able to pass Alta Language Proficiency Test)
- Hmong
- Khmer
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Licensed as a:
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) specialty
- Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
- Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training (SAC-IT)
- Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provision of Clinical Services
- Performs accurate assessments to evaluate and diagnose mental health and/or co-occurring issues in a culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, trauma sensitive manner by providing assessments within the context of the consumer’s perspectives and beliefs.
- Provides a range of clinical services including level of care assessment, service coordination, therapy/counseling, support and referrals in a context that is supportive of the consumer’s culture, values and perspectives.
- Completes accurate clinical records including intakes, assessments, treatment plans and updates, progress notes, discharge summaries and other information in a timely manner.
- Works collaboratively with other community agencies to develop and maintain a continuum of care and maintain efficient use of community services.
The above statements are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list but are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this employee.
Journey Mental Health Center is committed to being a diverse, equitable, anti-racist and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Journey Mental Health Center is committed to being a diverse, equitable, anti-racist and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
Immediate
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
Generally First Shift
Salary and Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off! Prorated based on hire date and FTE, new staff accrue 5 weeks during first year, and accrue 6 weeks beginning on first year anniversary.
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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