Bilingual Clinician

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Madera (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. seeks a culturally competent psychotherapist to deliver trauma-informed care to diverse clients in California.

The role includes individual, family, and group therapy, HIV/social services collaboration, and ongoing documentation in TherapyNotes through a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a qualifying behavioral-health field.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish; pass language assessment if required.
• Current California BBS registration (AMFT/APCC/ASW) or eligibility within 60 days.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive care; risk assessment; mandated reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organized documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy (scope consistent with BBS registration).
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, safety plans, treatment plans, and progress notes on time.
• Conduct risk screenings and escalate to supervisor per protocol.
• Coordinate care with psychiatry, case management, schools, PCPs, and other partners.
• Deliver services in-person and via telehealth; maintain private environment for remote care.
• Offer clinical services in English and Spanish using culturally humble approaches.
• Provide interpretation within policy boundaries; use approved tools/forms.
• Document all services in TherapyNotes within 72 hours; link diagnoses and medical necessity.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Risk assessment

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in a qualifying behavioral-health field

Tools

TherapyNotes

Microsoft 365/Google Workspace

Excel/Sheets

Job description

• Base Pay $42.16 - $51.44 / Hour

Description

Delivers culturally responsive, trauma-informed psychotherapy and care coordination in two languages (e.g., English/Spanish) under BBS-eligible supervision. Balances direct care, documentation quality, and ethical practice while advancing toward licensure requirements and driving patient access, engagement, and outcomes.

Direct Care & Engagement

Provide individual, family, and group therapy (scope consistent with BBS registration and payer rules).

Complete biopsychosocial assessments, safety plans, treatment plans, and progress notes on time.

Conduct risk screenings and escalate to supervisor per protocol (suicide risk, abuse/neglect, duty to protect).

Coordinate care with internal teams (psychiatry, case management) and external partners (schools, PCPs, CBOs).

Deliver services via in-person and telehealth; maintain a professional, private environment for remote care.

Offer clinical services in English and Spanish (or designated languages) using culturally humble, patient-centered approaches.

Provide interpretation only within policy boundaries (clinical care vs. administrative translation); use approved tools/forms.

Documentation, Quality & Compliance

Document all services in the EHR (e.g., TherapyNotes) within 72 hours; link diagnoses, codes, and medical necessity elements per payer.

Follow HIPAA/PHI safeguards, privacy practices, and mandatory reporting requirements.

Participate in chart audits; resolve defects and implement corrective actions.

Supervision & Development

Maintain active BBS registration (AMFT/APCC/ASW or Trainee status) in good standing.

Attend and prepare for required individual/group supervision; maintain weekly supervision logs and learning goals.

Integrate supervisor feedback; complete required trainings (Law & Ethics, HIPAA, safety, EBPs).

Access, Throughput & Teaming

Maintain productivity/encounter targets; manage cancellations/no-shows using reminder, outreach, and same-day fill strategies.

Participate in huddles, case conferences, and in-services; share trends and solutions.

Uphold MindDivers values—professionalism, empathy, accountability, and teamwork.

Standard of Care Note: Where payer, BBS, and MindDivers standards differ, the stricter requirement controls.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Documentation: = __% of notes closed in 72 hrs; audit pass rate = target.

Access/Throughput: Kept-appointment rate and same-day fill at/above target.

Quality/Safety: Timely risk escalations; zero substantiated PHI breaches.

Engagement: Treatment plans updated on schedule; measurable movement toward goals.

Supervision Hygiene: 100% on-time supervision; complete weekly logs; no lapses in BBS registration.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in a qualifying behavioral-health field (MFT, PCC, MSW, or equivalent).

Bilingual fluency (spoken and written) in English and Spanish (or designated second language); pass language assessment if required.

Current California BBS registration (AMFT/APCC/ASW) or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire; Law & Ethics exam timelines maintained per BBS.

Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive care; risk assessment; mandated reporting.

Strong written/verbal communication; organized, detail-oriented documentation skills.

Proficiency with EHRs and productivity/reporting tools; basic Excel/Sheets competency.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in community mental health/managed care; familiarity with CBT/DBT/MI/TF-CBT.

Telehealth experience; bilingual clinical documentation proficiency.

Physical Demands & Work Environment (ADA)

Prolonged computer/phone use; frequent sitting/standing; occasional lifting up to ~25 lbs.

Multi-site travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations available to enable essential functions.

Tools & Systems

EHR/EPM: TherapyNotes

Comms/Productivity: Microsoft 365/Google Workspace, Teams/Zoom, secure messaging