Bilingual Clinical Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician (Elmhurst)

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed or License-Eligible Mental Health Professional

Immigration/Forensic Evaluations | Trauma-Informed Care | Hybrid Schedule | Manhattan/Queens

Psychological & Stress Management, P.C. (PSM) and Hispanic Family Mental Health Center are seeking a passionate, culturally competent, bilingual Spanish/English licensed or license-eligible mental health professional to join our expanding clinical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is interested in trauma-informed care, immigration/forensic psychological evaluations, culturally responsive treatment, and working with diverse communities, particularly Latino immigrants and families navigating complex legal, emotional, and psychosocial stressors.

This is a W-2 employee position with a flexible schedule and opportunities to work in Manhattan, Queens, and/or hybrid . Clinical supervision and training will be provided. PSM would sponsor qualified candidates eligible for a New York State Limited Permit.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our clinical team, responsibilities may include:

• Conducting comprehensive clinical intakes, psychosocial assessments, and mental health evaluations.
• Gathering detailed information regarding clients’ personal history, trauma exposure, family dynamics, immigration history, mental health symptoms, medical concerns, social functioning, and cultural background.
• Administering and interpreting commonly used psychological screening instruments, including the BAI, BDI-II, PCL-5, SDS , and other relevant assessment tools.
• Providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults, depending on clinical experience and interest.
• Conducting clinical interviews for immigration-related psychological evaluations, including but not limited to:
• • VAWA self-petitions
  • Asylum cases
  • Cancellation of Removal
  • Hardship Waivers
  • U Visa evaluations
  • T Visa evaluations
  • Other trauma- and immigration-related matters
• Preparing clear, comprehensive, and clinically well-supported psychological evaluation reports.
• Synthesizing clinical findings into diagnostic impressions, treatment recommendations, risk assessments, and forensic/clinical opinions.
• Collaborating professionally with attorneys, paralegals, physicians, schools, and other professionals involved in the client’s care or legal process.
• Maintaining timely, accurate, ethical, and confidential clinical documentation.
• Participating in supervision, training, consultation, and ongoing professional development.
• Remaining current with best practices in trauma treatment, immigrant mental health, culturally responsive care, and forensic/immigration -related clinical work.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have:

• A master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health discipline from an accredited program, such as MSW, LMSW, LCSW, MHC, LMHC, Psy.D., Ph.D., or related field .
• Current New York State licensure or eligibility for licensure/limited permit, such as:
• • LMSW
  • LCSW
  • LMHC
  • MHC-LP / Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Psychology Limited Permit, where applicable
• Fluency in both Spanish and English , required.
• Strong clinical interviewing, writing, and documentation skills.
• Interest in trauma, immigration evaluations, forensic mental health, and culturally responsive clinical care.
• Experience working with Latino, immigrant, refugee, or trauma-affected populations, strongly preferred.
• Prior experience conducting immigration-related psychological evaluations is highly desirable, but training will be provided to strong candidates.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive clinical team.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, credentials, clinical skills, and availability.
• Salary range: $36,000–$100,000 annually .
• W-2 employee position.
• Flexible schedule.
• Hybrid opportunities available.
• Offices located in Manhattan and Queens .
• Clinical supervision available when applicable.
• Training in immigration/forensic evaluations and trauma-informed care.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Benefits package available; health insurance is not offered at this time.

About Us
The Psychological & Stress Management, P.C. (PSM) and the Hispanic Family Mental Health Center are well-established providers of comprehensive and culturally responsive mental health services. Founded in 1999 under the leadership of Dr. Jaime H. Cárcamo, Psy.D., our mental health center has dedicated more than two decades to serving the diverse communities of New York City, with a particular commitment to immigrant and underserved populations.
Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services, including psychological evaluations, psychological testing, psychotherapy, and clinical consultations for children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in trauma-informed care and immigration-related mental health and forensic evaluations, supporting individuals involved in legal proceedings such as asylum, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, cancellation of removal, and extreme hardship waivers.
In addition to these specialized services, PSM provides general psychological assessments, including intellectual (IQ) testing, psychoeducational evaluations, and diagnostic assessments for conditions such as anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and neuropsychological screenings. Our approach emphasizes cultural competence, linguistic accessibility, and evidence-based practices to ensure the highest standard of care.
Through compassionate service, professional excellence, and a deep commitment to community well-being, PSM continues to be a trusted resource for mental health support and forensic expertise.
For additional information about our services, please visit our website:

Company Description

About Us\r\nThe Psychological & Stress Management, P.C. (PSM) and the Hispanic Family Mental Health Center are well-established providers of comprehensive and culturally responsive mental health services. Founded in 1999 under the leadership of Dr. Jaime H. Cárcamo, Psy.D., our mental health center has dedicated more than two decades to serving the diverse communities of New York City, with a particular commitment to immigrant and underserved populations.\r\nOur multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services, including psychological evaluations, psychological testing, psychotherapy, and clinical consultations for children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in trauma-informed care and immigration-related mental health and forensic evaluations, supporting individuals involved in legal proceedings such as asylum, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, cancellation of removal, and extreme hardship waivers.\r\nIn addition to these specialized services, PSM provides general psychological assessments, including intellectual (IQ) testing, psychoeducational evaluations, and diagnostic assessments for conditions such as anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and neuropsychological screenings. Our approach emphasizes cultural competence, linguistic accessibility, and evidence-based practices to ensure the highest standard of care.\r\nThrough compassionate service, professional excellence, and a deep commitment to community well-being, PSM continues to be a trusted resource for mental health support and forensic expertise.\r\nFor additional information about our services, please visit our website: