Bilingual Therapist (Spanish)

City of Lincoln; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

Wellness time

401(k) matching

HSA/HRA options

Job summary

KCSARC is seeking a Trauma Therapist to deliver evidence-based treatment to survivors of sexual assault, ages 6 through adulthood, including CBT modalities like CPT, Prolonged Exposure, and TF-CBT. The role blends in-person and telehealth services, with some evenings/weekends as needed and travel to satellite sites.

The position emphasizes equity, professional boundaries, and collaboration, with weekly supervision and cross-departmental training to support staff in handling secondary trauma.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 2 years clinical experience.
• Licensed in Washington State (Associate License acceptable).
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Experience with trauma-focused CBT approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Clinical Assessments.
• Maintain caseload of 20-25 clients; provide 20 hours/week of face-to-face services.
• Provide individual or group trauma-specific therapy to children/adolescents and their families.
• Provide therapy to adult victims; crisis intervention; documentation in system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Telehealth proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Telehealth platforms

Client management systems

Job description

• Base Pay $94,500.00 - $100,500.00 / Year
• Job Category Therapy
• Employee Type Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This is a hybrid position, providing both in-person and telehealth therapy services. Days in office is determined by client needs and requests. Can occasionally include evenings and weekends. No on-call duties.

Status

Exempt

Location

Therapy services are provided in person at our Renton location. Therapists may be required to travel and provide services at one of our satellite locations (Federal Way or Redmond) or co-located community sites.

Reports to

Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary

KCSARC therapists are experts in providing trauma-specific treatment for victims of sexual assault who span the ages of 6 through adulthood. They are trained in gold-standard, evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatment modalities. Training is provided in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

The type of psychotherapy offered at KCSARC is geared toward change with the goal of guiding clients towards recovery from the impact of trauma. While all interventions are collaborative and tailored to each client’s unique presentation and needs, these modalities are therapist-led, directive, and very different from general or supportive counseling approaches. These modalities are focused and time-limited, and most clients complete treatment in an average of 16 to 20 sessions.

This position provides community-based mental health services to survivors of sexual abuse and assault and requires the ability to engage with complex emotional content while maintaining clinical effectiveness and professional boundaries. Trauma Therapists are exposed to clients’ memories of abuse and to their current struggles. They also witness clients’ resilience and recovery. KCSARC provides support to staff to help them manage the impact of secondary trauma. Therapists are supported in their role with weekly supervision as well as regular access to consultation with national experts.

The Bilingual Therapist provides services in both English and Spanish, helping ensure equitable access to treatment for clients with limited English proficiency. This role requires the ability to conduct clinical assessments, provide evidence-based treatment, communicate complex clinical concepts, and develop therapeutic relationships in both languages while demonstrating cultural humility and responsiveness to the diverse experiences of survivors.

At KCSARC, we not only value diversity – we celebrate it. We are committed to creating a team as diverse as the communities we live in, and we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our team will be. We are rooted in a foundation of anti-racism and equity, which must be demonstrated in word and action. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, identities, religions, and ages, candidates who are veterans, LGBTQ+, and multilingual, candidates with diverse viewpoints and experiences, and candidates who have an EAD (Employment Authorization Document), regardless of immigration status.

Essential Functions

Clinical Therapy

• Conduct Clinical Assessments
• Maintain caseload of 20-25 clients, providing 20 hours/week of face-to-face client service
• Provide individual or group trauma-specific therapy to a designated number of children/adolescents and their non-offending family members
• Provide individual or group abuse-specific therapy to a designated number of adult victims
• Provide crisis intervention services to clients and/or family members
• Maintain and submit all required records in the Client Tracking System per policy
• Other duties as requested by the Clinical Supervisor, the Director of Clinical Services or the Chief Programs Officer

Internal Relationships

• Actively participate in individual supervision
• Consult with other client services staff on specific cases as appropriate
• Participate in and attend clinical meetings such as group consultation and therapist meetings
• Attend agency meetings
• Teach sessions to new staff in CORE training as requested
• Provide cross-departmental training as requested
• Work collaboratively across departments
• Other duties as assigned

External Relationships

• Maintain a collegial relationship with community professionals (CPS, CASA, teachers, etc.)
• Participate in professional community committees as needed
• Provide training to community groups as prioritized
• Participate in outreach activities as needed

Requirements

• Work as an effective team member within the client services department
• Ability to build rapport quickly with a diverse population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of sexual assault victimization and the healing process
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work with clients from different backgrounds
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to work with individuals in high stress situations
• Alignment with KCSARC’s values of equity, inclusion and anti-racism
• Accept and practice the established Guiding Principles of KCSARC as a personal work guide
• Accept and practice all established policies and procedures
• Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
• Ability to interface with the impact of secondary trauma
• Ability to work with individuals in a high stress situation
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Travel to satellite and co-located offices may be required (Renton, Redmond, and Federal Way)

Technical Functions

• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to learn new programs and database systems
• Proficiency in working with multiple video platforms
• Demonstrated experience delivering clinical services via telehealth platforms, including maintaining client engagement, confidentiality, and therapeutic effectiveness in a virtual environment

Minimum Experience Required

• Master’s degree plus 2 years clinical experience
• Must be licensed in Washington State (Associate License okay)
• Training and clinical experience in cognitive behavioral therapy
• Experience providing culturally responsive care to diverse populations
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to conduct assessments, provide psychotherapy, complete clinical documentation, and communicate clinical concepts effectively in both languages.

Experience Preferred

• Experience working with sexual assault survivors
• Demonstrated fluency in Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
• Training and clinical experience with empirically supported therapeutic interventions for treating trauma
• Experience working with caregivers

Summary

• Medical, vision and dental coverage (employer paid for employee)
• Short-term & long-term disability coverages available
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options
• (20) Paid Time Off (PTO) days per year, progressively increases
• Up to 10 hours of Wellness time per quarter
• 401(k) retirement options (up to 5% matching)
• Dependent care options

Salary Range

$94,500–$100,500. The posted salary range includes the base pay plus a5% language differential for employees who successfully demonstrate required language proficiency and are assigned bilingual responsibilities.