Village of Hoffman Estates
The Bilingual Therapist is a grant-funded position that provides professional services to residents and Village Staff working with Health and Human Services. The Bilingual Therapist at the Village of Hoffman Estates Department of Health and Human Services is a 12 month, 40 hours per week, full time position. The Bilingual Therapist is expected to be on site Monday through Friday, and some weekends based on programming with two required evenings.
The Bilingual Therapist will provide individual, couple, family and group therapy throughout the course of one year. The Bilingual Therapist is expected to carry a caseload of 18-20 clients. Clients will consist of children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to psychotherapy, the Bilingual Therapist is also responsible for 1-2 intake assessments per week, which can vary during the course of the year depending on client need.
Psychological assessment assistance will be limited to the administration of certain psychological measures in English and Spanish depending on the client’s primary language. All involvement with any psychological assessments and evaluations will be under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. No more than 1 case per month may be assigned for assistance in the administration of certain psychological test measures. Referrals for psychological assessments and evaluations typically include differential diagnosis, assessing learning disabilities, ADHD, and social and emotional functioning.
The Bilingual Therapist will implement community outreach and prevention programs to the Spanish-speaking community. Programming will be based on the needs of the Spanish-speaking community and the various community organizations within the HHS network. The Bilingual Therapist will work alongside the bilingual supervisor(s) to create relationships with community organizations, assess their needs, and collaborate on programs that can meet these needs. Additionally, the Bilingual Therapist will have an opportunity to engage in community building and collaboration with the HHS nursing department to address bilingual mental health services of clients.
The Bilingual Therapist will receive a minimum of one hour of supervision per week with their bilingual primary supervisor and one hour of supervision per week with their bilingual secondary supervisor. The Bilingual Therapist is expected to audio and/or video record psychotherapy sessions (with client consent) and this material is reviewed during weekly supervision meetings.
This position responds to and interacts with residents, employees, and/or others within and outside the organization in a courteous, professional, and ethical manner.
Master’s degree required. Degree should be in: Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, or Counseling Psychology
LPC, LCPC preferred but not required.
One to two years related experience required.
Must be fluent in English & Spanish
Valid Driver’s License required.
COMPENSATION
$27.88 per hour ($58,000 annually)
The position includes health benefits and IMRF pension participation.
HOURS/SCHEDULE
The position is a 12 month, 40 hours per week, full time position. The Bilingual Therapist is expected to be on site Monday through Friday, and some weekends based on programming with two required evenings.
THE COMMUNITY
The mission of the Village of Hoffman Estates is to continually improve the quality of life for our residents and business community by providing responsive and efficient municipal services. Hoffman Estates spans 22 square miles, with a population of over 50,000. Located 25 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago and 12 miles from O’Hare International Airport, Hoffman Estates is accessible to the entire Chicagoland region and all major attractions in Chicagoland and the Midwest. Hoffman Estates is home to Ascension Saint Alexius medical center, offering the community world-class health care, including pediatric, women’s and mental health specialty care.
VILLAGE DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT
Median Age 37 Household Income $84,583
Diversity Index Median Housing Value $252,300
Female 51% Male 49% Number of Households 18,908
White 56.5% Hispanic/Latino 18.6% Population Density 2,348 persons per square mile
Asian 24.2% African American 4.7%
For more information and to apply please visit the Village website
PLEASE SUBMIT completed Village application, CV and a sample psychological evaluation that was in English or Spanish. Please remove any identifying information.
The Village of Hoffman Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable Federal, State and local laws regarding employment.
For more information, contact:
D'Ann Granger
hrm@vohe.org
To apply for this job please visit www.hoffmanestates.org.
