Clinician - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

This position offers a $3000 sign-on bonus.

*******This position is based in Atlanta, GA.*******

• Conduct weekly group therapy sessions twice per week with clients in the program, while meeting the pre-defined and stipulated minimum billable hours in office requirements per week as defined by supervisor and program expectations; 
• Conduct weekly individual sessions with clients or as outlined in the therapeutic treatment plan; 
• Complete and report on client intakes, closing summaries, and psychosocial documentations in a timely manner and in accordance with agency standards; 
• Provide reports and testimony in court, as requested; 
• Administer the intake psychosocial assessment within 24-48 hours of client's arrival to the program; 
• Administer the trafficking assessments within the defined number of days of the client's arrival to the program; 
• Provide additional counseling sessions with children and their families either by phone or skype, as needed, to assist in the reunification process; 
• Attend meetings with the treatment team and actively participate in meetings;
• Meet weekly with the Program Coordinator and/or Program Manager to share updates on client's progress; 
• Attend training provided internally and in the community and apply newly gained knowledge in providing services; 
• Translate both written and verbal communication for program clientele and staff; Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress; 
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts; 
• Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy; 
• Establish and maintain referral and community resources; 
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services; 
• Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete trainings as required by funding sources, by attending conferences, seminars and journal reading; 
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field of study from an accredited college; 
• At least two (2) years of post-master's program experience in child and family services or counseling and license eligible, but license not required; 
• Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of social work as acquired through a master's level degree; 
• Active professional licensure in the state of the work location; 
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish required; 
• Prior knowledge and experience with trauma informed treatment modalities; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms; 
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with clients to help them adjust to new life circumstances; 
• Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills; 
• Must have the ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service; 
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality; 
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions; 
• Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage; 
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries; 
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment