What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Mental Health Therapist - Miami position at Adolescent Wellness Academy?
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)
