Bilingual Therapist - Maryland, United States - Insight Global
Description
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
This position is a Bilingual (English/Spanish) - License Eligible
Imagine facing violence, extreme poverty, unexpected separation from your family, gang extortion, or trafficking—all before the age of 12. That's the reality for unaccompanied children, primarily from Central America, who are seeking asylum at the U.S. border. The vast majority have one wish: to reunite with a family member or sponsor already in the U.S. In other words, to know they're finally safe and out of harm's way.
You'll be one of the first to welcome unaccompanied refugee and immigrant children when they arrive at the program, helping them feel safe and assessing their needs. You'll join a team that takes action, providing exceptional care and helping children reunite with their family.
As a therapist, your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
-Conducting initial assessments
-Developing and implementing therapeutic plans
-Holding weekly individual and group therapy sessions
-Coordinating reunification plans
-Facilitating transfers
-Attending trainings, meetings, and supervision sessions
-Preparing reports and required documentation.
-We invest in you
Individual development support from our clinical supervisor, a seasoned therapist experienced in various modalities and environments.
Opportunity to accumulate hours toward licensure requirements.
Opportunity for hands-on learning of proven evidence-based practices, such as:
-Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT),
-Internal Family Systems (IFS),
-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR),
-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
-Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT),
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and others.
Experience working in a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul.
QUALIFICATIONS:
What will make you successful:
-Experience working in a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul.
-This position requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field of study from an accredited college.
-Must be license eligible.
-Bilingual English and Spanish required.
-Prior experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms, strongly preferred.
-Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
-Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
-Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
-Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seeking an exemption;
-Subscribe to and integrate the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement
Competitive benefits package
Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
Matching 403B retirement contributions
Generous time off including 11 paid holidays as well as vacation, sick time, paid absence and parental leave
Employer covered long-term disability and term life insurance