This position is eligible for a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus! Paid at 90-days, 6 months, and 1 year of active service.

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Licensed clinicians are eligible for up to $50,000 in student loan forgiveness because CALM is an NHSC approved site. 

CALM's Bilingual Therapist provides psychotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and care coordination in both English and Spanish. Services are provided on-site or in the field as needed for children up to age 21 and their families. The Bilingual Therapist supports the client and their family in meeting their mental health goals. Therapy is focused on symptom reduction to improve functional impairments and heal mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, problems in the parent-child relationship, or other social-emotional challenges with the ultimate goal of restoring children and families to a healthy level of functioning.  

Major Responsibilities  for Bilingual (Spanish) Therapist:

• Demonstrate core conditions of the therapeutic relationship including?empathy, genuineness, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. 
• Complete clinical assessment and diagnosis with clients to assess their strengths and needs from a clinical perspective.  
• Develop case conceptualization that is informed by biological, psychological, social, cultural factors and protective factors as a framework for the therapeutic process.  
• Develop a treatment plan with measurable and observable goals in collaboration with clients.   
• Provide psychoeducation and parenting support to bolster protective factors and mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). 
• Provide developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions.  
• Implement evidence-based modalities to fidelity.  
• Administer periodic assessments to monitor, guide, and communicate treatment progression with clients.  
• Participate in trainings and work towards certification in appropriate modalities.   
• Provide consistent client care and address issues of engagement to ensure continuity of services.  
• Maintain current knowledge in topics related to the position (e.g., child development, trauma-informed care, secondary traumatic stress, ACEs, etc.).  
• Maintain clinical productivity standards.  
• Participate in evaluation efforts and commit to continuous quality improvement by incorporating feedback and outcome data into the provision of services.  
• Participate in regular administrative and clinical supervision, and agency-wide/program meetings.  
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner and according to agency policy.  
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and serve as a liaison between families, health care providers, and community-based organizations when applicable.  
• Maintain active clinical license/registration with California licensing board (BBS or BOP).  
• Other duties as assigned.  

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree required   
• Must be either registered or licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Social Worker (ASW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) -OR- eligible to be registered with the CA Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate or Registered Psychologist  
• 2+ years clinical experience working with children and families preferred 

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to CALM’s mission, vision, and strategic plan 
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion  
• Must have respect for confidentiality; ability to work with discretion and integrity  
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and web-based systems. Proficient in use of Zoom. Able to adapt to using various types of software 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required (bilingual differential pay provided)
• Proven skills in problem-solving and decision-making with good judgment 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate in a positive manner 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Flexibility to accommodate evening appointments as needed 
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, clean DMV record and criminal record clearance from the DOJ 

CALM Benefits:

Our benefits package includes a competitive salary with hourly compensation ranging from $32 to $44 dependent on experience and education. Benefits include 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees and 60% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for dependent family members, 13 paid holidays, generous vacation time and sick days and a 403(b) 3% matching program. CALM provides employees a variety of training and development opportunities and schedule flexibility when possible. This position is eligible for a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus! Paid at 90-days, 6 months, and 1 year of active service and Licensed clinicians are eligible for up to $50,000 in student loan forgiveness because CALM is an NHSC approved site. 

To Apply:

Qualified, interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter.