Bilingual Mental Health Provider (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC)

Job Description

Job Description

About Voces Latinas

Founded in 2003,  Voces Latinas empowers, educates, and provides direct services to immigrant Latines—including survivors of intimate partner violence, LGBTQIA+ individuals, day laborers, and sex workers. We address the social determinants of health through culturally responsive mental health services, HIV/STI prevention, and community advocacy in Queens, NY.

Position Overview

Voces Latinas seeks a compassionate and skilled  Bilingual Mental Health Therapist for our Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence (DV/IPV) Program. In this role, you will provide short-term individual trauma-informed therapy, psychoeducation, safety planning, and crisis intervention, while managing a small case management caseload for marginalized immigrant populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Services: Conduct in-person and virtual individual therapy sessions utilizing trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing.
• Screening & Assessment: Administer standardized mental health and substance use tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, intake screenings).
• Safety Planning & Crisis Intervention: Develop individualized safety plans for clients experiencing DV/IPV, sexual assault, or suicidal/homicidal ideation.
• Case Management & Advocacy: Maintain a small caseload for case management; advocate for clients with ACS, law enforcement, and local social service agencies.
• Clinical Documentation: Complete progress notes, service plans, client goal tracking, and monthly data reports in a timely manner.
• Community Engagement: Represent Voces Latinas at community forums, coalition meetings, and outreach events to promote DV/IPV services.
• Student Supervision (A Plus): SIFI-certified candidates will have the opportunity to supervise MSW/mental health intern students.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Psychology, or related clinical field.
• Licensure: NY State License preferred (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) or eligible limited permit holders.
• Language Proficiency:   Fluency in English and Spanish (written and oral) is required.
• Experience: 3+ years of clinical/therapeutic experience preferred, with specialized expertise in  domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma-informed care .
• Community Knowledge: Strong familiarity with social services and immigrant resources in Queens County and the NYC healthcare system.
• Core Competencies: Cultural humility, passion for working with immigrant Latine and LGBTQIA+ populations, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive non-profit compensation ($75,000 – $80,000/yr).
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development (SIFI support).
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment.
• Voces Latinas is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.