Seasonal Bilingual Mental Health Counselor (Youth and Families)

Are you a licensed or master’s level clinician looking for a short-term opportunity to make an immediate impact supporting Spanish speaking youth and families?

Join the NVFS Family

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Mental Health Counselor to support youth and families. This full-time temporary role is ideal for professionals with a master’s degree in social work counseling psychology or a related field who are ready to apply their clinical skills in a fast-paced community-based setting.

In this role, you will work with low-income immigrant families navigating trauma violence and reunification challenges through a comprehensive and culturally responsive approach.

This is a temporary, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) ending September 30, 2026. The hourly rate is $31.34 is and the role follows a hybrid schedule.

Why this role matters

You will play a key role in supporting youth and families impacted by trauma and complex life transitions, helping them heal and build long-Term stability. Your work will contribute to safer, more resilient communities by addressing the root causes of family and community violence through holistic care.

Compensation

We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here [https://www.nvfs.org/about-nvfs/careers/benefits/]in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

In this role, you will

• Provide individual, family and group therapy services for adolescents and their families.
• Individual services may be targeted towards the youth or parent based on needs assessment.
• Families referred often also have a history of trauma and violence in the home, communities, and/or countries of origin including gang violence, community violence, sexual assault, and family violence which has complicated the reunification and requires therapeutic intervention.
• Collaborate with the case manager and/or group facilitator to ensure holistic service provision.
• Provide workshops and groups in schools and community-based settings.
• Ensure that service delivery is performed in accordance with the NVFS mission, agency policies and procedures, case management model, and project requirements.