Bilingual Therapist ($10,000 hiring bonus) - Great Beginnings Team

CALM•Santa Barbara, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CALM’s Santa Barbara-based Bilingual Therapist provides psychotherapy, rehabilitation, and care coordination in English and Spanish for children up to age 21 and their families. Services are provided in person, on-site or in the field as needed. The therapist helps clients and families meet mental health goals through symptom reduction and treatment of concerns such as post-traumatic stress disorder, parent-child relationship problems, and other social-emotional challenges, with the goal of restoring healthy functioning. The role is part of CALM’s Great Beginnings Team. CALM is a community-based mental health agency serving Santa Barbara County, focused on preventing childhood trauma, healing children and families, and building resilient communities. The position may involve home visits and transportation under certain contractual agreements. It is an in-person position and may require evening appointments as needed.

Requirements

Master’s or doctorate degree.
Must be registered or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC, or eligible for registration with the California Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate or Registered Psychologist.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Strong commitment to CALM’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Respect for confidentiality and ability to act with discretion and integrity.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and web-based systems; proficiency with Zoom and ability to adapt to different software.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with sound judgment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate positively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility to accommodate evening appointments as needed.
Reliable transportation; a driver’s license, clean DMV record, personal transportation, and proof of insurance are required when home visits or transportation are necessary.
Criminal record clearance from the Department of Justice.
Maintain an active clinical license or registration with the California licensing board.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of clinical experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate empathy, genuineness, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard in therapeutic relationships.
Complete clinical assessments and diagnoses to identify clients’ strengths and needs.
Develop case conceptualizations informed by biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, as well as protective factors.
Collaborate with clients to develop treatment plans with measurable and observable goals.
Provide psychoeducation and parenting support to strengthen protective factors and mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Provide developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions.
Implement evidence-based modalities with fidelity.
Administer periodic assessments to monitor, guide, and communicate treatment progress.
Participate in training and work toward certification in appropriate modalities.
Promote consistent client care and address engagement issues to support continuity of services.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant topics, including child development, trauma-informed care, secondary traumatic stress, and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Meet clinical productivity standards.
Participate in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement by incorporating feedback and outcome data into services.
Participate in regular administrative and clinical supervision and agency-wide and program meetings.
Complete documentation promptly and in accordance with agency policy.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and, when applicable, serve as a liaison among families, health care providers, and community organizations.
Maintain active clinical licensure or registration with the California licensing board (BBS or BOP).
Conduct client home visits and provide transportation when required by contractual agreements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Culture and wellness events.
Schedule flexibility.
100% employer-sponsored life insurance ($50,000 flat).
100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
60% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance for dependents.
403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, increasing to 6% after seven years.
Student loan repayment opportunities of up to $50,000 per year.
AD&D, long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Employee Assistance Plan with access to mental health, legal, and financial resources.
Monthly data stipend of $35.
10 days of PTO in the first year of service, increasing each year, and 80 hours of sick leave.
13 paid holidays and paid holiday closure from December 24 to January 1.
Clinical supervision for doctoral students, ASW, AMFT, and APCC staff.
Access to Therapist Aide.
Weekly sponsored clinical supervision and support.
Use of CALM space at no charge for staff with a private practice.
Clinical training and advancement opportunities, including certifications in evidence-based modalities.
$1–$3 per hour bilingual stipend for employees who use a second language.
$10,000 sign-on bonus, paid at 90 days, six months, and one year of active service.