Seasonal Bilingual Mental Health Counselor (Youth and Families)

Are you a licensed or master’s level clinician looking for a short-term opportunity to make an immediate impact supporting Spanish speaking youth and families? Join the NVFS Family Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Mental Health Counselor to support youth and families. This full-time temporary role (37.5 hours per week) is ideal for professionals with a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field who are ready to apply their clinical skills in a fast-paced community-based setting. The position ends September30,2026, offers a hybrid schedule, and has an hourly rate of $31.34. Responsibilities Provide individual, family and group therapy services for adolescents and their families. Individual services may target the youth or parent based on needs assessment. Families referred often have a history of trauma and violence in the home, community or country of origin, including gang violence, community violence, sexual assault, and family violence, requiring therapeutic intervention. Collaborate with the case manager and/or group facilitator to ensure holistic service provision. Provide workshops and groups in schools and community-based settings. Ensure that service delivery is performed in accordance with the NVFS mission, agency policies and procedures, case management model, and project requirements. Perform other indirect service activities that may include program development, community outreach, or agency committee work. Participate in regular individual (administrative and clinical) and group supervisions as directed by supervisor. Assure confidentiality policies and procedures are followed to protect the rights of clients, ensure reports to authorities occur within mandated time frames, and complete critical incident reviews related to these procedures. Maintain client files in accordance with program/licensing requirements and NVFS guidelines. Participate effectively and positively in required Program and Agency meetings and trainings. Your Background Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field. Oral and written fluency in English; Spanish language fluency required; additional language skills welcome. At least one year of clinical experience in trauma-focused psychotherapy such as work with torture survivors, victims of sexual offenses, domestic violence or other trauma survivors, and work with families around attachment. Experience providing services to immigrants and recently reunified families and adolescents preferred. Digital and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability. Additional Requirements Successful completion of background checks and TB test required upon hire. Successful completion of Motor Vehicle Record check. Must have reliable transportation to visit client homes and other designated community locations. May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours. Working at Northern Virginia Family Services means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr