Bilingual Mental Health Therapist Miami

Job description

We are a mental health intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization treatment center focused on teenagers. At AWA, we provide the highest standard of care while offering a compassionate and supportive environment where clinicians can truly make a difference in the lives of young people and their families.

Position Overview :

As a bilingual therapist at AWA, you will play a crucial role in the treatment team, providing individual and group therapy to clients in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities :

• Provide individual and family therapy to an assigned caseload of clients.
• Conduct group therapy, biopsychosocial assessments, screenings, and assist in the admissions process.
• Formulate individualized treatment plans using a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Participate in daily clinical meetings.
• Document all patient-related care in the patient electronic record in a timely manner.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, staff, families, agencies, and referents.
• Ensure treatment documentation meets agency and professional standards per DCF and Joint Commission.
• Maintain professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.

Qualifications :

• Licensed Clinician (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) or Registered Intern in the state of Florida.
• 2 years of experience working with adolescent individuals with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience in group facilitation and working with multidisciplinary team.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish
• Well-versed in a variety of evidence-based modalities (e.g. DBT, CBT, MI).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with EMRs, LOCUS, ASAM, DCF, and Joint Commission.
• Level 2 Background Check and Drug Test required.

What Makes This Job Amazing :

Our program's success is rooted in the voluntary participation of adolescents who are self-motivated and willing to be part of our program.

Their commitment contributes to the success rate of our program.

• Families are a core part of our program. You will have the opportunity to not only work with kids but also with their families.
• You will be exposed to a wide range of clinical pathologies (e.g. learning disorder, ADHD, bipolar, different dysregulation disorders, mood and anxiety, trauma), as well as crisis intervention.
• You will have ample opportunities for development, growth and supervision.
• You will become part of our high-performing team in a rapidly growing clinic. We welcome innovation and new ideas in how we deliver our programs, while always striving for the highest standards of care.
• We offer an inclusive work environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and cared for.

Position Details :

• Schedule : Full-time (Mon to Fri 11am-7 : 30pm)
10 days ago