Bilingual Trauma Therapist

The Jacob Center; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

11 paid holidays

Health and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Jacob Center, based in Fort Collins, seeks a full-time bilingual clinician to provide trauma-focused therapy to children, teens, and families in both Spanish and English. You’ll carry a full caseload, work with diverse communities, and receive free clinical supervision to support licensure and ongoing development.

Based in Fort Collins with travel across Northern Colorado, this 40-hour/week role emphasizes anti-oppressive care, cultural humility, and collaboration with schools, families, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and licensure (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) OR working toward licensure/candidate license.
• 3 years related experience or 2 years clinical experience.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel Northern Colorado.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and develop trauma-responsive treatment plans.
• Provide trauma-focused therapy and psychoeducation.
• Deliver therapy in both Spanish and English with cultural relevance.
• Coordinate with families, schools, and care teams.
• Document in EHR in compliance with standards.
• Grow clinically through supervision and professional development.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Trauma-focused care

Community engagement

Cultural humility

Education

Master’s degree & licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC)

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly 1.0 FTE

Reports to: Clinical Director

Wage: $68,640–$72,800 annually, depending on licensure and clinical experience

Job Location: Larimer County, with travel throughout Northern Colorado as needed

This position will be posted through Wednesday, October 21st, at 1p MT

ABOUT THE JACOB CENTER:

The Jacob Center offers trauma-responsive youth, family, and counseling services in Northern Colorado. Serving Northern Colorado since 1988, we provide services to children, teens, and families using Positive Youth Development and other evidence-based practices. Our mission: Working with youth, families, and the community to foster resilience, promote felt safety, and inspire positive and lasting change.

At The Jacob Center, we believe that healing happens in the community. We're committed to trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive care that centers resilience, empowerment, and equity. We're looking for a bilingual, bicultural clinician to provide trauma-focused therapy to children, teens, and families, including Spanish-speaking families and communities across Northern Colorado.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This full-time role is for a clinician who wants to deepen their trauma-focused clinical practice while serving children, teens, and families in both Spanish and English. You'll carry a full therapy caseload, building trust with clients, families, and community partners across the region, with free clinical supervision and ongoing professional development to support your growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Therapist (1.0 FTE/approx. 25–30 sessions per week)

Open to both fully licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) and provisionally licensed/candidates (SWC, MFTC, LPCC), we provide free clinical supervision toward full licensure as part of this role.

• Assess clients and build individualized, trauma-responsive treatment plans, using DSM-5 criteria and a holistic, anti-oppressive lens.
• Provide trauma-focused therapy and psychoeducation, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities.
• Provide therapy in Spanish and English with cultural relevance, building trust with Spanish-speaking and Latine/Hispanic clients and families through a bicultural lens.
• Adapt treatment approaches to fit each client's cultural, linguistic, and developmental needs, serving as a cultural bridge within the agency and community.
• Coordinate with the client's broader support system, family, school, care team, and with referral partners as needed.
• Keep timely documentation in our EHR, in compliance with agency, DORA, and Medicaid standards.
• Grow your clinical practice through ongoing supervision, training, and professional development.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time (approximately 40 hours/week) position based in Fort Collins. Therapy sessions are primarily scheduled during the day, with some evening availability to meet client and family needs. Telehealth options may be available for a portion of the caseload allowing some ability to work from home.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree and professional licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC), or working towards licensure/candidate license (SWC, MFTC, LPCC).
• 3 years related experience or 2 years clinical experience.
• Professional-level fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable, marginalized, or trauma-affected populations.
• In-depth knowledge of trauma responsive care and experience working with community partners.
• Valid driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years, clean driving record, and ability to travel throughout the Northern Colorado region.
• Ability to pass CBI/FBI/Trails/Colorado Courts background checks and UA drug screening, post contingent position offer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialized training or experience in areas such as early childhood mental health, EMDR, TF-CBT, play therapy, or other trauma-focused modalities. (Not required; we welcome candidates at any stage of specialization.)
• Background in social work, counseling, education, child development, or a related human services field.
• Familiarity with the foster care, adoption, or child welfare system.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU:

• Move fluidly between individual, family, and caregiver-involved clinical work.
• Build genuine trust with people from all walks of life, in both Spanish and English.
• Demonstrate understanding and implementation of cultural competency, intersectionality, and cultural humility.
• Stay grounded and resourced doing trauma-informed work
• Manage your own schedule and caseload with organization and care.
• Lead with authenticity, transparency, and a commitment to equity.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support toward licensure.
• Supportive clinical supervision and a collaborative clinical team.
• Hourly wage applies to all working hours, including time spent on documentation, treatment planning, care coordination, clinical supervision, and training.
• Mileage/ travel reimbursement for community travel.
• The autonomy to manage your own schedule and clinical caseload.
• A team culture that values transparency, equity, and felt safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Champion The Jacob Center’s mission and values in all professional interactions with staff, clients, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Deliver clinical services, including assessment, direct client care, coordination with families and care teams, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Wage: $33–$35/hour

• Flexible PTO
• 11 Paid Annual Holidays
• Group Health and Life Insurance (eligible after 60 days full-time employment; Jacob Center contributes to monthly insurance premiums)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid professional development and training opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for community travel

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Jacob Center celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others underrepresented in behavioral health and community education. We recognize that lived experience with trauma, marginalization, or systemic oppression can be a profound qualification for this work. If your background strengthens our commitment to equity and justice, we want to hear your story. It's been shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for positions if they do not fit all of the qualifications. If you feel you match most of the qualifications, but not all, please apply anyway.