Adelphi is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to provide trauma-focused therapeutic and crisis intervention services to Spanish-speaking crime victims at a facility in Westchester County, New York. The ideal candidate will provide trauma-focused counseling and crisis intervention in Spanish to crime victims, support their emotional recovery, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Job Quick Facts
• Reference #: BD-1528-05
• Profession: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Bilingual)
• Specialty: Trauma Therapy / Crisis Intervention / Victim Services
• Location: Westchester County, New York
• Service Setting: Victim Services Organization
• Coverage Type: Scheduled On-Site Services
• Schedule: 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, on-site
• Start Date: Upon contract execution
• Compensation: $ 65/hr
Requirements
• Active and unrestricted New York LMHC license
• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from an accredited institution
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish to deliver clinical therapy and crisis intervention in both languages.
• Minimum 5 years of experience counseling victims of crime
• Experience with child/elder abuse, sexual and physical assault, domestic violence, or families of homicide victims
• Demonstrable crisis intervention skills and exceptional interpersonal/relational skills
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and victim advocacy processes
• Ability to complete required background screening
• Ability to provide proof of licensure and required professional liability insurance
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation
Responsibilities
• Provide in-person and telephone individual therapy and crisis intervention in Spanish to Spanish-speaking crime victims
• Advocate on behalf of clients with outside agencies, including healthcare providers
• Advocate on behalf of clients throughout the criminal justice process
• Accompany clients to court proceedings when requested, providing language support as needed
• Research and provide referrals and resource information to clients
• Participate in internal staff meetings regarding individual client cases
• Maintain accurate records and compile statistical/narrative reports as required
• Provide services on-site, with offsite work only by prior approval
• Comply with all applicable laws, funding requirements, and professional standards