Mental Health Therapist (Spanish/English Bilingual)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF OAKLAND•Oakland, CA

2d•$73,000 - $81,000

About The Position

The bilingual Spanish-speaking Mental Health Therapist provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health and community-based case management services to eligible children, youth, adults, and families in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Services use evidence-based treatment models and may include individual and group psychotherapy, case management, brief check-ins, group services, and resource linkage. The therapist maintains fidelity to program and treatment models and meets documentation requirements for timeliness and accuracy. Services may be delivered in clients’ homes, Catholic Charities East Bay offices, or other locations according to client needs. Clinical supervision hours are available. The position reports to the Director of Mental Health and Wellness and has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical counseling.
Bilingual Spanish proficiency, including written and verbal fluency.
At least one year providing clinical counseling services to individuals, groups, or families; graduate school practicum placements may count for new graduates.
At least two years providing culturally competent, trauma-informed case management and mental health support to children, youth, adults, and families.
Possess a license or be license eligible as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC, or be registered as an AMFT, APCC, or ASW with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Experience delivering trauma-informed clinical case management, including individual counseling and family or group counseling.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to drive to and from office and community-based locations.
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and personal vehicle for providing services in the community, including at school sites, CCEB offices, and client homes.
TB test, fingerprinting, and background check with clearance to work with children and youth.
Knowledge and skills in principles, models, and techniques of clinical case management.
Ability to establish quick rapport and maintain effective, culturally responsive working relationships with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to provide therapeutic case management services that link clients to community resources.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing mental health counseling and crisis management sufficient to guide practice with regular supervision.
Computer skills, including competency using a client-centered database.
Ability to produce timely, clear, and concise documentation.
Willingness to participate in agency quality assurance activities.
Commitment to the mission and goals of Catholic Charities East Bay.

Nice To Haves

Experience with restorative practices.

Responsibilities

Deliver treatment to individuals, families, and groups to meet clients’ immediate needs.
Facilitate connections to Catholic Charities East Bay services and appropriate community resources to help clients meet identified goals.
Learn, adhere to, and deliver evidence-based treatment models and community clinical case management services.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Document all client services provided.
Conduct clinical assessments.
Engage clients in developing treatment plans addressing issues identified in assessments.
Provide services in homes, Catholic Charities offices, or other locations as determined by client needs.
Adhere to agency and program data collection requirements.
Participate in agency quality assurance activities as specified.
Perform other responsibilities as determined by program needs.