Salary: $67,995 -$78,187

Schedule: Monday through Friday, at least 3 days in-person, two of those days 12pm-8pm;

Or alternatively a consistent Saturday instead of late nights

Advocates is seeking a collaborative, team oriented individual to join our trauma informed team.  The Bilingual Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinician will provide comprehensive outpatient counseling/therapy to children, adolescents, and families in need of services. Looking for candidates who welcome a creative and collaborative team atmosphere to meet the needs of individuals in the standards that represent the Advocates Way.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. 

We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. 

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

• Promote a balanced, healthy, safe and open environment for clients.
• Provide evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and families
• Provide individual and family treatment to children, adolescents, adults and families.
• Coordinate collaboration and contact with client’s families, and other external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Advocate for client’s needs within the program as well as with external agencies.
• Maintain up to date client records including written evaluations, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, termination summaries and progress notes.
• Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
• Value collaboration and team based care.
• Being open and willing to expand knowledge.
• Ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.

• MSW degree or MA in related field from an accredited college/university, and one year of experience working within an outpatient setting preferred. Degree must be eligible for independent licensure. 
• Must hold a valid driver's license and access to an operational and insured vehicle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic computer applications.
• Ability to thrive in an independent role while offering and receiving team support.
• Intuitive, client-centered, supportive approach.
• Must be fluent in Portuguese

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.