Counselor - Bilingual Spanish

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Part-Time Bilingual Counselor (Spanish-Speaking Required)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled bilingual counselor to provide short-term, goal-oriented support to a migrant and transient population. This role focuses on addressing mental health and substance use challenges through culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, solution-focused counseling.
• Assess and address mental health and substance use concerns.
• Develop individualized, short-term treatment goals with clients.
• Conduct intake assessments to understand clients’ needs, histories, and goals using standardized diagnostic tools and medical terminology.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with clients’ diagnoses.
• Collaborate with the clinic team and industry partners to best meet the needs of the clients.

Qualifications

• Bilingual - Fluent Spanish speaking
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field; licensure or certification preferred.
• Relevant certification, licensure, or working toward licensure preferred
• Proven experience in mental health counseling within outpatient or inpatient settings
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health assessments and diagnostic evaluation
• Familiarity with working with migrant, transient, or underserved populations preferred
• Experience with crisis management techniques and behavior management strategies for diverse populations

Schedule:

• Part-time: 4–6 hours per week
• Flexible schedule Monday - Friday

An ideal candidate will be:

• Adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful
• Comfortable working in nontraditional settings
• Focused on short-term, outcomes-driven care
• Experience working with substance abuse is desired