Job Details: Job Location: LSC - Columbia Office - Columbia, SC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $52000.00 - $61000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: First Shift, The Clinician will provide comprehensive clinical services to clients within their assigned program. This includes conducting intake assessments, providing individual and group counseling, and performing thorough assessments to determine client needs. The Clinician will also be responsible for linking clients to necessary resources and services to support their overall well-being. As part of the program team, the Clinician will participate in regular team meetings and collaborate with other professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Must be fluent in Spanish.  Essential Functions: 1. Create a nurturing, safe, supportive environment using a person-centered approach and trauma informed practices. 2. Provide individual and group counseling using evidenced based interventions and practices. 3. Complete screenings and assessments and assist in making referrals to appropriate services, as needed. 4. Assist in crisis de-escalation/resolution and debrief situations after incidents. 5. Contribute, collaborate, and participate in child and family team meetings as requested by DSS and any other interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate. 6. Contribute, collaborate, and participate in LSC team meetings. 7. Maintain progress notes and counseling notes in Extended Reach database in a timely manner. 8. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and agency information. 9. Abide by licensing board requirements. 10. Adhere to all federal, state, and LSC policies and procedures.   Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related human service field. Licensure preferred (LMSW, LISW, LPC, LMFT). Experience: Three years clinical experience working with foster care children or with children who have mental health needs. Specific skills/abilities: o Knowledge and experience in treating traumatized people o Awareness and sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics o Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and experience diagnosing especially with children and adolescents o Knowledge of psychotropic medications o Knowledge of drug and alcohol related issues o Knowledge of sex trafficking issues o Strong oral and written communication skills o must excel in multi-tasking and have flexibility skills to meet the ever-changing needs of the client and program Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.: Licensure preferred (LMSW, LISW, LPC, LMFT) Licensed or certified by state in a therapy related discipline (or in the process of becoming certified or licensed). Preferences: Independently licensed to perform therapy; bilingual Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: 1. Ambulatory throughout all areas of region, location, homes. 2. Transportation of client(s) in personal vehicles may be required. 3. Ability to bend, stoop, lift and carry, reach overhead. 4. Exposure to some undesirable/extreme behaviors. 5. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds