Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
22 days ago
Sonoma
Job Description Job Title: Bilingual Mental Health Therapist Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for interest in working with early psychosis FLSA Classification: Exempt Department: Mental Health Hub Reports to: Clinical Program Manager (CSC) or MHH Director (Clinic-Based) Updated: 10.02.2025 Job Summary Center is hiring full-time, bilingual (Spanish-English) Licensed or Pre-Licensed Mental Health Therapists to join our growing Mental Health and Wellness team. We have two active openings—both grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive clinical care: • Clinic-Based Therapist: Provides trauma-specific and culturally informed direct services to youth, adults, and families., • Lead Therapist: Specialty services for youth with early psychosis (Coordinated Specialty Care) Both positions are community-oriented, mission-driven, and supported by strong clinical supervision, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Essential Functions • Provides comprehensive clinical assessment of assigned clients, including diagnosis, psychosocial history, medical history, and review of family and social systems with a focus on client and family's strengths and goals for treatment, • Develops with the client/caregivers a service plan that supports the goals for treatment and specifically addresses problem areas requiring amelioration within measurable, achievable, short-term timelines., • Provides direct services to clients, including individual, family, and group treatment and case management services to mild, moderate, and moderate to severe level of care clients., • Deliver treatment across multiple settings including schools, homes, group homes, and in-office, with consideration for client needs and safety., • Provides crisis intervention services within the assigned program scope of services and through the agency-wide on-call system, • Maintain timely weekly progress notes, quarterly and closing summaries up to insurance standards. Submit required clinical documentation within 24-72 hours of service provided., • Participate in discharge planning and coordinate aftercare support, • Remains informed of Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and/or Board of Psychology (BOP) laws and regulations., • Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings, individual/group supervision, and clinical consultation., • Abide by all HIPAA regulations and documentation standards., • Remains informed of BBS/BOP laws and ethical standards., • Maintain registration/licensure and complete required CEUs., • Comply with all Medi-Cal/insurance documentation and quality assurance standards., • Clinic-Based Therapist • Maintain a caseload of 25 clients and/or meet 66% productivity per month., • Serve youth, adults, and families with varied presenting needs., • Deliver trauma-specific and culturally informed services in Spanish and English., • Participate in clinic-based services, with flexibility for school and community settings. • Lead Therapist – Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC Program) • Maintain a caseload of 15–20 clients and meet 66% productivity monthly., • Work with youth (12–25) experiencing early psychosis in collaboration with EPI-CAL (UCSF, UC Davis, Stanford)., • Receive specialized training in CSC/First Episode Psychosis model., • Support program outreach, including community presentations., • Provide family support and advocate at IEP/504 meetings., • Rotate in co-leading Multi-Family Groups biweekly, evenings 5:30–7:30 PM., • Provide non-supervisory support to other therapists or support staff.Minimum Requirements • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy., • Registered with BBS (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or Licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)., • Bilingual in Spanish (required)., • Knowledge and experience working with adolescents, children, families; 2+ years preferred., • Valid California Driver License., • 1 year experience working in CSC, CHRp, or FEP programs (CSC role only)., • Experience with Medi-Cal billing/documentation., • Skilled in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions., • Fluent in Spanish and English with cultural humility in client care., • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills., • Comfortable with varied service delivery settings (clinic, school, home)., • Committed to trauma-informed, equity-focused care., • Must clear background check for a Community Care Licensed facility, including physical, TB, and drug test., • Able to sit for extended periods; repetitive hand/wrist motions; occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs.), • Work performed in clinical, office, or field-based environments., • Clinic-Based Licensed Therapist: $89,000.00 - $114,000.00, • CSC Track: • Unlicensed: $82,000.00 - $89,000.00, • Licensed: $89,000.00 - $94,000.00 • Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (CSC) • Relocation costs may be included for CA hires for both rolesBenefits • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, • CEU and licensure support, • Clinical supervision and bilingual consultation group