Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

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YMCA of the USA
Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic bilingual (Spanish/English) team player to join us in making a difference in the communities and the lives of children we serve.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The Linkages to Learning Therapist will work to identify issues and conditions and assess each case while selecting a course of action from many alternatives.
  • The therapist work has an effect on the well-being of clients and their families, and the accomplishment of program objectives impacts the general safety and productivity of the community.
  • The staff assesses the needs of the community, develop appropriate programming in response to those needs and identify, access, and coordinate the necessary resources, services and volunteers to implement these programs.
Educational Background: 
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy or counseling.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience working with youth and parents in a multicultural community, with diverse populations, collaborating with multiple agencies, and working with the school system.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Must be a licensed at graduate level in Maryland for LGSW, LCSW-C, LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, LGMFT, Licensed Psychologist. The Mental Health Therapist must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.
Compensation/Benefits: 

In addition to a highly competitive salary package, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; generous paid time off package, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals! 

Salary: $46,000.00 to $49,000.00 /year

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=29601&...

Job Function: 
Social Work / Counseling

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 15 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit