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

CALM•Goleta, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CALM is a community-based mental health agency serving Santa Barbara County. The Bilingual Therapist provides psychotherapeutic treatment, 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 supports clients and families in meeting mental health goals, with treatment focused on reducing symptoms, improving functioning, and addressing trauma, parent-child relationship concerns, and other social-emotional challenges. The role includes clinical assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization, collaborative treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, monitoring treatment progress, and coordination with families, health care providers, and community organizations. Therapists participate in training, supervision, program meetings, and quality improvement activities, and maintain timely documentation and clinical productivity standards. The position may require home visits and transportation of clients under certain contractual agreements. CALM is expanding Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) through an 18-month learning collaborative that offers dedicated training, consultation, and implementation support. The organization also offers training and advancement opportunities in evidence-based modalities. This is an in-person position in Santa Barbara. The position pays $34–$52 per hour, offers a bilingual differential, and is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid at 90 days, six months, and one year of active service.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree.
Must be registered or licensed with the 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 is required.
Reliable transportation is required.
A driver’s license, clean DMV record, personal transportation, and proof of insurance are required when client home visitation or transportation is necessary.
Criminal record clearance from the DOJ is required.
Strong commitment to CALM’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Respect for confidentiality and ability to work 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 good 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 that consider biological, psychological, social, cultural, and 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.
Maintain clinical productivity standards.
Participate in evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts, incorporating feedback and outcome data into services.
Participate in administrative and clinical supervision and agency-wide and program meetings.
Complete documentation promptly and according to agency policy.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and, when applicable, liaise among families, health care providers, and community-based organizations.
Maintain an active clinical license or registration with the California licensing board, as applicable.
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 with a $50,000 flat benefit.
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% 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 offering access to mental health, legal, and financial resources.
Monthly data stipend of $35.
10 days of PTO in the first year, 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, ASWs, AMFTs, and APCCs.
Access to Therapist Aide.
Weekly sponsored clinical supervision and support.
Use of CALM space at no charge for staff who have a private practice.
Clinical training and advancement opportunities, including certifications in evidence-based modalities.
Bilingual stipend of $1–$3 per hour for employees who use a second language.
$10,000 sign-on bonus, paid at 90 days, six months, and one year of active service.