Job Board Submissions Title:
Bilingual Mental Health Counselor
Post Date
11/10/2025
Expiration Date
12/10/2025
Details:
Health Brigade (HB), formerly Fan Free Clinic, is seeking a full-time Bilingual Mental Health Counselor with experience in providing both individual and group psychotherapy to Spanish speaking clients. The ideal candidate has experience treating anxiety, depression, and trauma and working with diverse and underrepresented clients including members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
To provide mental health services (individual and group counseling) to clients served at Health Brigade. These services are provided both in a professional office setting and virtually.
Candidate will be expected to keep accurate and timely records of appointments (e.g., intake notes, progress notes, termination summaries) using HB’s Electronic Medical Record; maintain confidentiality of records; and follow all grant requirement pursuant to assessment and data collection. Computer skills are required and proficiency in Microsoft Office products preferred. Health Brigade also requires up-to-date vaccinations. Please see our website for more information.
Employees must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of staff within the organization. HB expects individuals to have a strong work ethic and commitment to our mission and values. Candidates must be able to work in an interdisciplinary team environment, as well as work independently. The successful candidate must possess skills that support and enable sound decision making, good judgement, and discretion.
Qualifications:
Employment Qualifications
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or closely related field required.
• Licensed (or license-eligible) as a mental health professional in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If not yet licensed in Virginia, obtain a license within 2 years of date of hire.
• Experience and knowledge of various therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.
• Must possess skills and knowledge of successful rapport building, treatment planning, evidenced-based counseling practices, diagnostic criteria, and biopsychosocial assessments.
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma on an individual’s functioning.
• Skilled at managing time and personal/professional boundaries with clients.
• Cultural sensitivity and competence in serving a diverse population.
• Excellent oral and written skills, including detailed case documentation and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to provide mental health counseling in Spanish required.
• Passion for the mission and values of Health Brigade.
Comments:
Compensation
Compensation starts at 55K plus benefits, generous PTO and holiday schedule, and FLEXIBLE work environment. This is a hybrid position with both virtual (from home) and in office work.
Position is eligible to apply for National Health Services Corps Loan Repayment Program (https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/). Health Brigade is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply:
1. Email resume and a list of three professional references to: pfoster@healthbrigade.org
2. Complete the application here: https://form.jotform.com/253015834079155
Any resume sent without the accompanying application or references will not be considered.
No phone calls please. Application deadline: December 1, 2025.
Employer:
Health Brigade
Contact:
Polly Foster
Address:
1010 N. Thompson Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Email:
pfoster@healthbrigade.org
Website:
https://www.healthbrigade.org