Bicultural Therapist

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Multilingual Mental Health Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Merrionette Park team, you will play a vital role in empowering families to reach their full potential and positively impact their communities.

• Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct thorough, in-depth assessments for various program services, including intake as assigned.
• Case Management and Counseling: Provide a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services to clients.
• Community Resource Development: Learn and utilize agency and community resources to support clients.
• Community Outreach: Assess community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems, and recommend financial assistance as needed.
• Group Services: Provide group services as indicated by program need.
• Community Representation: Represent and interpret programs of the agency in the community.
• Committee Participation: May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
• Direct Service and Recordkeeping: Meet agency expectations for quantity of direct service and comply with agency recordkeeping expectations.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Master's Degree: Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university required.
• Counseling Experience: Two years of counseling experience or related work experience required.
• Licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) preferred.
• Transportation: Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license.
• Communication Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingualism: Bilingual in Spanish required.

• Medical Coverage: Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Dental and Vision Insurance Options.
• Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), bereavement pay, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• 401K Plan: 401K Plan with employer matching.
• Training and Development: Training and professional development plan with e-learning opportunities.
• Wellness Initiative: Wellness initiative program with employee assistance network.