Bilingual Clinician

Every day, thousands of individuals, families, and children arrive at the U.S. border seeking safety, security, and freedom. Many people are fleeing their home countries because of political and economic instability that has led to chronic violence. When they have no other options, they may make the often dangerous journey to the U.S. border to seek refuge. EnCircle is proud to be part of a network of organizations that helps children and adults find a safe haven.

When you work in our Counseling program, you are helping children, teens, adults, and families find stability and support amidst challenging circumstances. Our teams are diverse, welcoming, and growing!

EnCircle’s newly established grant-funded program within the Immigration and Refugee Services division delivers specialized therapeutic and supportive services to migrant children striving to integrate and thrive within the Richmond area. The program supports children who have experienced significant trauma and are navigating the challenges of displacement, migration, and cultural adjustment.

Our part-time Bilingual Clinician is responsible for delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive clinical services, including individual therapy, assessments, treatment planning, and crisis support. You will collaborate with program staff to ensure high-quality, coordinated care that meets agency and regulatory standards. Referrals for children in need of clinical services will come from other programs in enCircle and community partners, and services will be provided both in person at enCircle’s Richmond office and through telehealth.

This position functions with moderate supervision and adheres to agency, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct therapeutic services to migrant children, including individual therapy tailored to trauma recovery and emotional adjustment.
• Conduct and document required clinical assessments, such as psychosocial evaluations, trauma screenings, and risk assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and therapeutic goals; regularly monitor and document progress to inform both clinical care and grant reporting requirements through accurate and timely data collection. 
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to share clinical insights and support coordinated care.
• Offer psychoeducation and clinical consultation to staff members from partner entities as well as caregivers involved in the youth’s care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policies.
• Respond to mental health crises with appropriate interventions and referrals as needed.
• Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality regulations, and professional ethical standards.

Please note: This role requires driving, therefore a "clean driving record" is critical. Specific information pertaining to violations is located at the bottom of the posting. 

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary starting at $25 an hour for license-eligible and $35 an hour for licensed individuals.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or other behavioral science field LPC or license-eligible in Virginia OR Master's degree in Social Work LCSW or license-eligible in Virginia.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Experience working with immigrant, refugee, or trauma-affected populations preferred.
• Trauma-informed care training or experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Proficient in using computers for documentation and telehealth delivery if needed.
• Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and clean driving record.
• Successful completion of background checks, including child protection agency registries.
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including some evenings.
• DRIVING SPECIFIC (The following list may or may not be all inclusive at time of posting): 

• Must not have any of the following violations within the last 5 years: 

• Reckless driving, including speeding 20mph or more over the posted speed limit.
• Driving under the influence/impaired/intoxicated or refusing a blood/breath test.
• Manslaughter or negligent homicide.
• Driving after being declared a habitual offender.
• Driving on a suspended or revoked license
• Driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out-of-service order.
• Injuring a person while racing - felony.
• Failure to stop at the scene of a crash where there is injury, death, or property damage of $1000 or more.
• Emergency vehicle violation - death.
• Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.
• Blocking access to the service facility.
• Attempting to elude police.
• Operating an unsafe vehicle.
• Vulnerable Road User – Death.

• Must not have any of the following violations within the last 3 years:

• Passing a stopped school bus. 
• Careless driving.
• Three or more minor moving violations within the last three years.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at enCircle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. 

If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request. Please cooperate with the Company as to any information needed so we can assess your request for an accommodation. 

As part of our EEO commitment, the Company will also reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance conflicts with a work rule or requirement unless doing so would impose more than a de minimis cost or burden. 

Please inform Human Resources if you seek an accommodation based on a religious belief. The Company will not take any adverse action or tolerate any retaliation against a person who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation.