Mental Health Therapist (Spanish/English Bilingual)

Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Oakland; Oakland (CA); Sur place; USD 73 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Catholic Charities East Bay is seeking an experienced Bi-Lingual Spanish-speaking Mental Health Therapist in Oakland, CA. The role focuses on trauma-informed mental health and community-based case management for diverse clients across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, bilingual Spanish proficiency, and California licensure eligibility. Responsibilities include individual, group therapy, and collaboration with local services, while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical counseling.
• Bilingual Spanish required, both written and verbal.
• Minimum 2 years of trauma-informed clinical counseling experience.
• License eligibility in California (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC or AMFT/APCC/ASW).
• Ability to drive to various locations and have a valid driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Deliver treatment to individuals, families, and groups to meet clients' needs.
• Provide services linking clients to Catholic Charities East Bay resources and community services.
• Learn, adhere to, and deliver evidence-based treatment models.
• Establish and maintain culturally responsive working relationships with diverse clients.
• Document all client services accurately and timely.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish

Clinical Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Formation

Master’s Degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical counseling

Outils

Client-centered database

Description du poste

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Oakland - Jefferson Office - Oakland, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $73000.00 - $81000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Position Summary: The Bi-Lingual Spanish speaking Mental Health Therapist will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health and community-based case management services to eligible children, youth, adults, and families in Alameda and Contra Costa counties using evidence-based treatment models. This may include providing individual and group psychotherapy, case management, brief check-ins, providing group services and resource linkage. All program staff are required to maintain fidelity to program and treatment models and comply with timeliness and accuracy to documentation requirements.

Reports to: Director of Mental Health and Wellness

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver treatment to individuals, families, and groups to best meet the immediate need of clients.
• Provide relevant services including facilitated linkages to the multiple services of Catholic Charities East Bay and to appropriate community-based resources needed to help clients meet identified goals.
• Learn, adhere to, and deliver evidence-based treatment models and community clinical case management services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Document all provided client services.
• Conduct clinical assessments.
• Engage clients in the development of treatment plans to address issues identified in the assessment.
• Conduct services in homes, Catholic Charities offices, or wherever is needed as determined by client needs.
• Adhere to agency and program data collection requirements.
• Other responsibilities as determined by program needs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university majoring in social work, marriage and family therapy, or clinical counseling,
• Bilingual Spanish is required. Both written and verbal fluency in Spanish.
• A minimum of 1 year providing clinical counseling services to individuals, groups or families. Graduate school practicum placements may be counted toward years of services for new graduates.
• At least two (2) years of experience providing culturally competent, trauma-informed case management and mental health support to children, youth, adults, and families.
• BBS REGISTRATION: Possess a license or be license eligible as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or be a registered AMFT , APCC,or ASW the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Clinical supervision hours available.
• Experience delivering trauma informed clinical case management. This must include individual counseling, as well as family counseling or group counseling.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience with restorative practices a plus.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Ability to drive to and from various office and community based locations and possession of a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance.
• Possession of a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and personal vehicle to provide services in the community including at school sites, CCEB offices, and client homes.
• TB test, fingerprinting, and background check with clearance to work with children and youth.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge and skills of principles, models, and techniques clinical case management
• Ability to establish quick rapport and maintain effective and culturally responsive working relationships with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to provide therapeutic case management services linking clients to community resources.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing mental health counseling and crisis management sufficient to guide practice with regular supervision.
• Computer skills a must, including competency using a client centered database.
• Ability to produce timely, clear, and concise documentation.
• Willingness to participate in CCEB quality assurance activities as specified by the agency.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Catholic Charities East Bay.