Bilingual Clinician

CommuniCare, Inc.; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

CommuniCare in New Haven, CT seeks a Bilingual Clinician to deliver direct clinical services to Spanish-speaking clients, including assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination, across BHcare and Bridges Healthcare sites. The role emphasizes culturally responsive care and collaboration with families and providers.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work with CT LCSW licensure, fluency in English and Spanish, and at least two years of relevant clinical experience with diverse

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work with CT LCSW licensure and at least two years of clinical experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish to provide bilingual clinical services.
• Experience with culturally diverse populations and Latino communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services, treatment planning, and supervision for the Bilingual Clinician.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations and various therapy modalities in community settings.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans with families and providers.
• Coordinate care and act as liaison between clients, families, treatment teams, and community resources.
• Ensure timely clinical documentation and compliance with policies.

Skills

LCSW licensure

Bilingual EN/ES

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Supervision

Cultural competency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

85 Willow Street, New Haven, CT - New Haven, CT 06511

Overview

Salary Range

Position Type

Full Time

Graduate Degree

At CommuniCare, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care. Our team is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through compassionate, person-centered services that promote wellness, recovery, and community connection.

We are seeking a Bilingual Clinician who is passionate about improving behavioral health outcomes within Latino communities and providing culturally competent clinical care. This position supports monolingual Spanish-speaking clients through clinical assessment, treatment, care coordination, and community-based behavioral health services.

Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.

This position will work across the clinical sites of our partners at BHcare and Bridges Healthcare.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will provide direct clinical services, treatment planning, and supervision to support the delivery of behavioral health services to Spanish-speaking individuals and families.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, individual, family, and group therapy services in community-based and partner organization settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans while collaborating with consumers, families, and community providers.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, families, treatment teams, and community resources to promote engagement and continuity of care.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and scheduling oversight for the Bilingual Community Health Worker.
• Partner with leadership and quality teams to support program development, workflow improvement, performance monitoring, and service delivery goals.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, authorizations, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Bring:

• Master's degree in Social Work and current Connecticut LCSW licensure, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience serving individuals with serious and persistent mental health conditions.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to provide clinical assessments, treatment, and counseling services in both languages.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations, preferably within Latino communities, and a commitment to culturally responsive care.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Supervisory, mentoring, program coordination, or community-based behavioral health experience preferred, including supporting staff development and service delivery initiatives.

Why Work at Communicare?

• Make a meaningful impact by expanding access to behavioral health services for underserved communities.
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to culturally responsive and equitable care.
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and ongoing training.
• Work in a role that combines direct clinical care, community engagement, and program leadership.

What We Offer

CommuniCare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement savings options, and professional development opportunities.