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Remote Spanish Speaking Occasional Therapist

Lutheran Family Service

Saint Paul, MN | Full Time | Part Time

$68k-85k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Remote Spanish Speaking Occasional Therapist

$68k-85k (estimate)

Full Time | Part Time | Wholesale 2 Months Ago

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Lutheran Family Service is Hiring a Remote Remote Spanish Speaking Occasional Therapist

Remote Spanish Speaking Occasional Therapist

Job Type

Full-time

We are seeking full or part-time bilingual, Spanish-speaking therapists interested in working with a multi-disciplinary team to provide therapy in a collaborative, client-centered environment. You will treat clients with stress, depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns via video, using evidence-based therapies. Candidate should be able to work independently with technology and have access to high-speed internet. This role is eligible to be fully remote and is open to applicants nationwide who hold a Nebraska license or willing to obtain one.

Position Summary

A Therapist provides integrated therapeutic and educational services and support to individuals, group, and families. The position will assess, screen, and connect participants with appropriate levels of care in an outpatient setting.

Job Duties

Provide mental health and/or substance use assessments, treatment interventions, and counseling to individuals, couples, and families to impact changes leading to growth and healing.
Assist clients in identifying natural support and community resources to ensure stabilization.
Maintain programmatic direct service unit expectations.
Build and maintain a caseload and/or referral base.
Create and continuously review and update program participants symptoms and behaviors and adjust treatment/program and safety plan and required documentation accordingly.
Design and deliver educational/therapeutic workshops/groups, classes, or programs to meet the identified needs of groups including but not limited to Substance use groups, social/coping skills groups, DBT groups, parenting skills groups, etc.
Provide behavioral health consultation (collaborate, and coordinate multi-disciplinary team based care with other LFS programs, outside agencies, and medical health homes).
Provide on-call services on a rotational basis as required by program.
Maintain accurate, written clinical records of services provided per established agency, COA, HIPAA, and CCBHC standards. Complete documentation within established timeframes, including collecting appropriate signatures, registration forms, etc. Sign off, discharge per program plan.
Timely completion of any provider enrollment forms and reports needed for third party payers or other outside entities.
Provide clinical support to practicum/internship students or less experienced therapists as needed.
Provide consultation for churches, schools, organizations, and communities in areas related to behavioral health and family life.
Develop a positive working relationship with area agencies, including but not limited to, County Boards of Mental Health, Probation, Diversion, State Criminal Justice System, and DHHS.
Assist in the promotion of agency mission, services, workshops, and classes.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to guard confidentiality, including but not limited to client information and agency business.
Ability to ensure services provided are billable and coded properly.
Awareness and sensitivity of the organization’s constituents and populations served by employees. Ability to integrate cultural considerations into service delivery.
Ability to document concurrently using electronic software or willingness to learn.
Ability to deliver services to clients using an interpreter or via telehealth platforms.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to seek guidance in handling difficult client situations and establish priorities for the position.
Participate in the peer review process, routine clinical supervision, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.
Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Family Services.
Support Lutheran Family Services in the organization’s objective to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree from an accredited university in a human service program which provided preparation for professional counseling required.
Bilingual language skills preferred.
Valid Nebraska Driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and ability to drive for work.
Demonstrated skills and competencies to work with individuals with a variety of behavioral health, including but not limited to persons of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Obtain and maintain appropriate licensure within a reasonable timeframe (see licensing requirements below).

License Requirements

Therapist I

One provisional license - Mental Health Professional (PLMHP) or Provisional Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW) required; will consider PLADC.

Therapist II

Two provisional licenses - Mental Health Professional (PLMHP), Provisional Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW), Provisional Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC) required; or fully licensed with one of the following: LMHP, LADC, or LCSW.

Therapist III

Fully licensed with a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP), Certified Master in Social Work (CMSW) / Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) required, plus one additional license of the following: Provisional Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW), Provisional Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC), Provisional Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW), etc.

Therapist IV

Fully licensed with one independent license preferred (Licensed Independent Mental Health Professional (LIMHP) and/or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Fully licensed with five years of experience and two full licenses required - Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC).

Position Competencies

Verbal Communication
Empathy
Responsibility for Self-Development
Taking Initiative
Humility

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
A hybrid work environment with a laptop (office and field setting, including zoom/telehealth, office locations, and/or in-home).
Reliable transportation (work-related travel between sites as needed).
Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, or on-call or as needed for client care, program demand, and supervisor request.
Occasional lifting of office items no more than twenty-five pounds.

Lutheran Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.