Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to provide trauma-focused therapeutic and crisis intervention services to Spanish-speaking crime victims at a facility in Westchester County, New York. The ideal candidate will provide trauma-focused counseling and crisis intervention in Spanish to crime victims, support their emotional recovery, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Job Quick Facts

• Reference #: BD-1528-05

• Profession: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual)

• Specialty: Trauma Therapy / Crisis Intervention / Victim Services

• Location: Westchester County, New York

• Service Setting: Victim Services Organization

• Coverage Type: Scheduled On-Site Services

• Schedule: 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, on-site

• Start Date: Upon contract execution

• Compensation: $ 65/hr

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted New York LMHC license

• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from an accredited institution

• Must be fluent in English and Spanish to deliver clinical therapy and crisis intervention in both languages.

• Minimum 5 years of experience counseling victims of crime

• Experience with child/elder abuse, sexual and physical assault, domestic violence, or families of homicide victims

• Demonstrable crisis intervention skills and exceptional interpersonal/relational skills

• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and victim advocacy processes

• Ability to complete required background screening

• Ability to provide proof of licensure and required professional liability insurance

• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and telephone individual therapy and crisis intervention in Spanish to Spanish-speaking crime victims

• Advocate on behalf of clients with outside agencies, including healthcare providers

• Advocate on behalf of clients throughout the criminal justice process

• Accompany clients to court proceedings when requested, providing language support as needed

• Research and provide referrals and resource information to clients

• Participate in internal staff meetings regarding individual client cases

• Maintain accurate records and compile statistical/narrative reports as required

• Provide services on-site, with offsite work only by prior approval

• Comply with all applicable laws, funding requirements, and professional standards