Therapist - Bilingual Spanish

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Therapist (Spanish)

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you! We're one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the U.S., offering diverse programs for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health, and social-emotional challenges. We offer unparalleled academic programs, mental health support, therapy, life coaching, vocational training, specialized social and residential programs, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families. These initiatives touch the lives of over 6,000 clients a year and continue to expand in reach and impact. At the heart of Help Group's mission is a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and live positive, productive, and fulfilling lives. We invite passionate professionals to join us in supporting the development of our students, clients, and residents as we grow! Here, you'll find not just a job, but an opportunity to grow your career in a deeply rewarding environment!

Position Details:

• Full-Time
• Location: Van Nuys

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, milieu and family treatment (home based family treatment may be required)
• Routine and frequent collateral work with parents, psychiatrist, teachers, assistants, speech and occupational therapists, caseworkers, and others as needed
• Provide therapeutic support to the milieu, as well as clinical guidance to milieu staff
• Attend, participate, and/or lead monthly, evening parent trainings, meetings, and/or multifamily groups
• Provide case management services, which may include interacting with Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), school officials, law enforcement, and others as needed
• Provide 24 -hour availability and crisis intervention to assigned clients on an as needed basis
• Participate in scheduled staff, agency wide, utilization review, and other meetings and trainings as assigned
• Maintain client information in a confidential manner
• Maintain client charts in a responsible manner and meet all paperwork and deadline requirements
• Comply with the agency guidelines, policies and procedures
• Comply with applicable professional licensing or certification requirements and critical standards
• Provide emergency back up as a van driver or monitor to transport clients to and from program
• Arrange work schedule or required hours to the benefit of the Agency, program, and clients with the approval of the Program Director

Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish speaking.
• Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work and must be licensed, licensed eligible and/or registered with the BBS as an intern.
• Two years clinical experience with children and families, preferably ages 2 -5 for DTI and 5-12 for DR.
• Minimum one year experience working with multiple-issue families (e.g. unemployment, poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness), and one year experience working within school, day rehabilitation, day treatment, psychiatric hospital, or residential treatment setting preferred.

Benefits:

Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment, and great benefits, including:   

• Sign On Bonus:
  • $5,000 – BBS registered Therapist
• We count EBP Certificate towards overall salary
• Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
• 403b Retirement Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
• Pet Insurance

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.