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

CALM•Santa Maria, CA

1d•$34 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1970, CALM is a community-based mental health agency serving Santa Barbara County with a mission to prevent childhood trauma, heal children and families, and build resilient communities. Our team of CALM staff and dedicated volunteers share a vision of supporting every family in our community so that every child thrives. CALM’s guiding principles are: Clinical Excellence | All-in Approach | Leading the Way | Meaningful Relationships Work for a mission driven organization committed to transparency, collaboration, and communication. Our values are at the heart of what we do. It’s an amazing time to join us as CALM was just awarded a substantial $694,000 grant from the Department of Health Care Services to implement and scale Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) across Santa Barbara County! This exciting opportunity affords CALM the resources to establish an 18-month learning collaborative for up to 18 therapists with dedicated time for training, consultation, and implementation of CPP and the ability to hire and train a new Clinical Supervisor in this modality and CALM’s other evidence-based practices. CPP is an intervention model for children aged 0-5 who have experienced at least one traumatic event (e.g. maltreatment, the sudden or traumatic death of someone close, a serious accident, sexual abuse, exposure to domestic violence) and/or are experiencing mental health, attachment, and/or behavioral problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is an in-person position. CALM's Santa Maria based, 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.

Requirements

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
Bilingual in English and Spanish required (Bilingual differential pay provided)

Nice To Haves

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
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 reliable transportation to carry out the functions of the position.
Must have criminal record clearance from the DOJ

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Culture & Wellness Events
Schedule flexibility
100% Employer sponsored Life Insurance ($50,000 flat)
100% Employer sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for Employees
60% Employer sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for Dependents
403(b) Retirement Plan with a 3% Match, increasing to 5% after 7 years
Student Loan Repayment Opportunities of up to $50,000 per year
AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Benefits
Medical and Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Plan that provides access to mental health, legal, and financial resources
Monthly Data Stipend of $35
Benefits opt-out stipend of $5,400/year
10 days of PTO for 1st year of service, increasing each year and 80 hours of sick leave
13 Paid Holidays
We provide clinical supervision for doctoral students, ASW, AMFT, APCC
Access to Therapist Aide
Weekly sponsored Clinical Supervision & Support
We support staff who have a private practice and offer our space at CALM at no charge
Clinical Training & Advancement Opportunities, including certifications in evidence-based modalities: Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Healthy Families America (HFA) Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Parent-Child Care (PC-CARE) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
CALM offers a 10% compensation increase upon licensure.
CALM offers a $1-3/hour bilingual stipend to employees that use a second language.
This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Paid at 90-days, 6 months, and 1 year of active service