Join our RAICES Team!
Are you ready to join our dedicated team operating on the national frontlines fighting for immigration rights? The ideal candidate shares our vision of a compassionate society where all people have the right to migrate and human rights are guaranteed. RAICES has many opportunities to contribute, grow, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that values dedication and collaboration. Starting salary is commensurate with experience.

Who We Are
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees. As an organization that combines expertise developed from the daily practice of immigration law with a deep commitment to advocacy, RAICES is unique among immigration organizations. We provide a holistic approach to immigrants. RAICES not only assists immigrants in navigating through complicated immigration laws, but we also assist immigrants with social needs through case management and providing assistance with housing. RAICES advocates that justice is an inherent human right that should be awarded to everyone regardless of age, religion, country of origin, sexual orientation, or ability to pay for legal counsel.

What We Do
We defend the rights of immigrants and refugees, empower individuals, families, and communities, and advocate for liberty and justice.

COVID-19 Response
Protecting the health and safety of employees and clients remains essential. We currently practice social distancing and encourage masks in all public areas. RAICES is using a phased-in approach to return staff to resume in-office operations.

This position will require working remotely and in-office at the assigned work location. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

PLEASE NOTE: All employees are assigned to an office location. The expectation is that you live within the area to commute to and from the office as business or client needs require.

Hybrid Work Plan

• Currently, all interviews are virtual.
• All positions will require working remotely and in-office at the assigned work location.
• Applicants must reside in the state of Texas.
• Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates willing to relocate.

What We Offer
A career at RAICES offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals driven by our passion for advocating for immigrant rights. Our total rewards package offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits! Additional benefits include:

• Generous PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Parental & Family Leave
• 403(b) - no waiting period on eligibility and immediate vesting after 90 days
• Salary is commensurate with experience

RAICES is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

The Refugee Resettlement Clinician is responsible for providing mental health evaluations and therapeutic services to the refugee individuals and families that RAICES resettles in San Antonio. This position works in collaboration with the Case Managers to support clients during their resettlement journey and addresses their emotional and mental health needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provides mental health services to clients in home, in office, and remote settings to include newly resettled refugee adults and their children;
• Provides individual and family counseling and education sessions to deal with the personal, social and vocational effects of trauma, resettlement, COVID-19 pandemic and other stressors;
• Completes treatment appropriate screening, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and document client's progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives using trauma informed care and culturally appropriate principles;
• Ensures the team is aware of changes to any therapeutic plans and work collaboratively with the case manager to implement strategies that move clients toward healing and self-sufficiency;
• Maintains comprehensive and accurate case notes for each client that meet all regulatory and ethical standards;
• Maintains confidentiality of records according to regulatory standards;
• Gathers information about community and mental health resources that can be used in conjunction with therapy;
• Establishes and maintains effective professional rapport with sponsoring agencies and clients;
• Consults with the supervisor in determining appropriate actions regarding reported behavioral incidents;
• Completes and submits reports, internal measurements, program outcomes, and other reporting measures, as directed; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or closely related field;
• LCSW or LPC Licensure; and,
• 3+ years of experience providing mental health and therapeutic services and evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with refugees and non-English speaking clients;
• Excellent cross-cultural communication with the ability to work in a multicultural setting with patience and compassion with diverse individuals;
• Able to establish and maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients;
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and strength based case management;
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-motivation, and organization and resourcefulness while maintaining a reputation through proven action of being client oriented; and,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and the ability to learn and adapt multiple databases

Attributes:

• Must demonstrate behavior that aligns with RAICES' mission, vision, and values - Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Inclusion and being Proactive;