Bilingual Medical Interpreter - Behavioral Health

Arbour SeniorCare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift differentials

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

401K matching

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is seeking Language Interpreters for Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin to join full-time, part-time, or FLEX positions at our Chicago facility. You will translate physician notes, patient information, and treatment plans, ensuring accurate communication between hospital staff, patients, and families.

The role requires fluency in two languages, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience with psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a degree or completion of medical assistant program may be beneficial; Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field is preferred.
• Certification through an Agency or National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (CMI) preferred.
• Must be fluent in two languages (Spanish/English, Polish/English, Mandarin/English).

Responsibilities

• Conduct general and medical interpretation to staff, patients, and their families.
• Note down and monitor interpretation activities according to hospital standards.
• May be asked to translate written documents.
• Always give reports to a Manager or Supervisor.
• Observe obtain, and receive information from all relevant sources.
• Audit, Compile, Calculate, Code, Tabulate, Enter, or verify information or data.
• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• Perform all crisis intervention techniques and respond to code situations.
• Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) when necessary.
• Provide 1:1 patient observation, conduct rounds and facilitate patient groups as necessary

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Bilingual Polish/English

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Medical interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in Psychology or related field preferred

Medical assistant program beneficial

Job description

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is seeking Language Interpreters for Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin to join full-time, part-time, or FLEX positions at our Chicago facility. You will translate physician notes, patient information, and treatment plans, ensuring accurate communication between hospital staff, patients, and families.

The role requires fluency in two languages, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience with psychiatric care.