Family And Childrens Association Is Hiring A Bilingual Clinician

Join our team as a Bilingual Clinician and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families within our community! 🌟

🌐 Location & Schedule

• Location: Hempstead/Hicksville, NY (Split between both locations)
• Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, Monday - Friday
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Salary Range: $30-35/hour

The Opportunity

The Bilingual Clinician will provide direct behavioral health treatment services to individuals across the lifespan, utilizing individual, family, and group sessions either in-office or within the community. You will engage with clients receiving services from Family & Children's Association CCBHC — a certified community behavioral health center — to support their mental health needs.

Responsibilities 📝

• Provide therapy sessions: Individual, family, and group therapy, along with other prescribed treatments, adhering to agency and regulatory standards.
• Manage caseload: Maintain required productivity levels and handle assigned cases effectively.
• Conduct assessments: Perform initial intake and comprehensive evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans: Create, implement, and monitor client treatment strategies, collaborating with the clinical team.
• Coordinate care: Work with external providers to ensure client progress and continuity of services.
• Engage with external agencies: Communicate regularly with courts, probation, parole, and other relevant entities to support client outcomes.
• Participate as a team member: Attend case conferences, team meetings, and in-service trainings.
• Maintain records: Keep accurate, up-to-date client case files in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and submit reports and correspondence timely, meeting agency and regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure confidentiality: Comply with HIPAA, OASAS, and OMH regulations regarding client privacy.
• Additional tasks: Perform other assigned duties to support program operations.

Qualifications ✅

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
• QHP credential required: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT; candidates eligible for a limited permit (to be obtained within 90 days of hire).
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing individual and group counseling for clients with substance abuse or mental health challenges (including internships).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.

Compensation 💰

Our competitive pay structure reflects FCA’s values and culture. Compensation will vary based on individual skills and experience, with room for growth.

Benefits 🎉

• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term (STD) & Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

🧩 FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We foster an inclusive environment for all employees.

Skills & Competencies 🛠️

• Behavioral Health
• Case Management
• Community Health
• Customer Support/Service
• Documentation & Record Keeping
• English & Spanish Language Fluency
• HIPAA Compliance
• Multilingual Capabilities
• Operational Support
• Probation & Parole
• Productivity & Time Management
• Psychiatry & Mental Health
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Social Work
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Developing & Managing Treatment Plans

About the Company 🏢

Family and Children's Association is dedicated to empowering families and strengthening communities through innovative programs and compassionate services. Join us in our mission to create positive change!