Bilingual Trauma Therapist

Rape Trauma Services•Burlingame, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Trauma Therapist will provide trauma-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families, with fluency in both Spanish and English. Provide assessment, and treatment of sexual abuse/assault survivors and their families utilizing evidence-based and/or trauma-informed therapeutic modalities. Engage and maintain a caseload of 17-20 clients. Perform treatment planning, crisis intervention, advocacy and consultation in collaboration with other multi-disciplinary team members. Perform timely case management and advocacy to ensure families are connected to community service providers. Actively participate in clinical supervision. Provide culturally responsive services to diverse communities, particularly Spanish-speaking clients. Serve as backup on the crisis line, providing supervision/mentorship to our volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors. Develop and facilitate trainings for RTS staff, partner agencies, and community groups on trauma-informed approaches to supporting survivors of sexual violence. Perform other agency responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or closely related mental health field AND current License OR registration as an Associate with BBS (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, AMFT, ASW, APCC).
Bilingual – MUST be fluent in both Spanish and English (written and oral).
Working knowledge of trauma, attachment, child development, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
Experience working with at-risk children, families, and caregivers, especially with diverse and underserved populations.
In-depth knowledge of various intersections that affect the lives of Latinx, both immigrant and U.S. born.
Knowledge of and practice in using cultural humility as a basic framework.
Excellent communication skills; both oral and written.
Organized with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously while attending to detail and quality.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT), Google Drive, and other commonly used applications.
Valid California driver's license, insurance, and reliable access to transportation.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training or certification in evidence-based trauma therapies (TF-CBT, EMDR, PCIT, CFTSI, CPP).
Experience working with survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, or commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC).

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families, with fluency in both Spanish and English.
Provide assessment, and treatment of sexual abuse/assault survivors and their families utilizing evidence-based and/or trauma-informed therapeutic modalities.
Engage and maintain a caseload of 17-20 clients.
Perform treatment planning, crisis intervention, advocacy and consultation in collaboration with other multi-disciplinary team members.
Perform timely case management and advocacy to ensure families are connected to community service providers.
Actively participate in clinical supervision.
Provide culturally responsive services to diverse communities, particularly Spanish-speaking clients.
Serve as backup on the crisis line, providing supervision/mentorship to our volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors.
Develop and facilitate trainings for RTS staff, partner agencies, and community groups on trauma-informed approaches to supporting survivors of sexual violence.
Perform other agency responsibilities as needed.