What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician - Child/Adolescent (Bilingual) position at JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF DALLAS INCORPORATED?
Are you a dedicated mental health professional seeking an opportunity to provide therapy, support, and guidance to youth? At Jewish Family Service of Dallas, support at every turn isn’t just a tagline, it’s what we do.
If you’re looking for a mission-aligned and welcoming organization where you can make a meaningful impact and play a key role in our mission to provide effective and accessible whole-person care that promotes lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community this may be the right opportunity for you!
Position Summary
The role of a Behavioral Health Clinician at Jubilee Park is to provide high quality clinical services consistent with the agency mission and professional standard practices. The clinician will provide assessment, evaluation and counseling services to individuals, families and groups as assigned. The Behavioral Health Clinician at Jubilee Park will work closely with JFS and Jubilee Park staff to support the needs of the community. The clinician will provide community outreach to reduce stigma and improve access.
This is a full-time at 40 hours/week position and will service clients at Jubilee Park in Southeast Dallas. The clinician will be a part of the JFS clinical team participating in clinical meetings, supervision/consultation, and JFS staff meetings.
What You'll Do
- Provides counseling as part of the client’s treatment plan to address the needs of the client(s)
- Maintains an active caseload
- Collaborates with JFS and Jubilee Park staff to address the clients’ needs and make appropriate referrals.
- Participate in community events and outreach as requested by Jubilee Park staff.
- Provides services that are of the highest standard and that are culturally relevant to the clients served
- Coordinates concrete services as part of the treatment plan
- Facilitates psychoeducational groups for the Jubilee Park summer program
- Advocates on behalf of clients, when appropriate
- Work “on call” two to three weeks per year, and other direct services, as required
- Develops and coordinates programs as assigned
- Serves as consultant/supervisor to agency staff/student in areas of professional expertise as assigned
- Provides service that is of the highest standard and is culturally relevant to the clients served.
- Completes all administrative tasks including but not limited to maintaining client records in an up to date, complete, clear and concise manner.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Graduate from an accredited master's level school with course work emphasizing clinical training.
- LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-A, PhD, LMFT
- Must successfully pass credentialing process which includes verification of licenses and education, screening and possible vaccination for communicable diseases like Hepatitis B and TB
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required)
- Ability to convey empathy and concern for individuals and their families
- Ability to be flexible to handle the versatility of the position and its periodic crises
- Must successfully pass credentialing process which includes verification of licenses and education, screening and possible vaccination for communicable diseases like Hepatitis B and TB
What We Offer
JFS offers excellent benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, generous paid vacation days, and a 403B match. Licensed mental Health professionals also qualify for the Mental Health Loan Repayment Assistance Program through HH Loans!
JFS provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and veteran status, except in the case of those positions in which religion is, in the opinion of JFS, an essential factor. Employment opportunities include but are not limited to recruitment, employment placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, use of facilities and participation in JFS sponsored events.
JFS is an E-Verify participant.