Bilingual Assistant Lead Clinician (Spanish/English)

Description

This is a mission-driven leadership opportunity for a licensed mental health professional who is ready to step into a key role supporting the well-being of youth and the development of an exceptional clinical team. The Assistant Lead Clinician partners closely with the Lead Clinician to provide program oversight, clinical supervision, and strategic guidance. Ideal candidates are committed to the vision of Youth For Tomorrow, thrive in collaborative environments, and are eager to take on a dynamic role that blends clinical expertise with leadership. This position offers the chance to make a lasting impact while growing in clinical and administrative leadership .

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accrual.

Job Description

• Partner with the Lead Clinician in managing the clinical program.
• Collaborate with department leads, participate in interviews, and support workflow improvements.
• Act as liaison with ORR partners, DHUC MHBST, and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of DSS and ORR policies.
• Contribute to ongoing policy and procedure development.
  
  

Supervision Of Team

• Supervise up to 8 therapists, providing clinical and administrative guidance.
• Lead weekly supervision meetings and support professional development.
• Oversee case assignments when requested.
• Monitor and support therapists with documentation, communication, and compliance.
• Co-facilitate case elevation meetings and model interdepartmental communication.
  
  

Supervision: As it is expected this position will have a reduced case load, the expectation of the case load as it exists will be as follows

• Participate in Evaluation Team and Federal Staffing discussions and clinical decision-making.
• Perform assessments, diagnoses, and mental health evaluations.
• Facilitate 504 meetings and develop Individualized Section 504 Service Plans per ORR Policy Section 3.8.
• Carry a limited caseload if needed, including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Provide timely mental health input for Case Reviews.
  
  

Timely Completion Of Required Reports

• Submit required HHS Clinical Numbers.
• Offer board-approved supervision for licensure-track clinicians when applicable for no remuneration.
• Attend mandatory trainings and remain informed of updated policies.
• Provide coverage during Lead Clinician absences.
• Support alignment with DSS and ORR standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

What you'll need to be successful:

• Master’s Degree and licensure (LMHP) to provide counseling services or on a licensure track.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents and families in a counseling setting and function within an evaluation team format.
• Ability to assess treatment needs and deliver appropriate interventions.
• Ability to maintain all required documentation.
• Fluent in English and Spanish verbal and written communication skills
• Professionally facilitate counseling functions as they apply to our milieu of care.
  
  

Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.