Senior Therapist with ASL Proficiency

SonderMind; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

CA cell phone & internet reimbursement

Job summary

SonderMind is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist who is proficient in American Sign Language to provide high-quality care in a hybrid setting (telehealth and in-office) across California. You will manage a stable caseload, ensure strong clinical documentation, and collaborate with care teams to support positive client outcomes.

Role offers competitive base salary with productivity incentives and a sign-on bonus, plus generous PTO and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LMFT/LCSW/LPCC licensure in good standing.
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) with experience providing individual therapy.
• Strong time management, scheduling discipline, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality individual therapy using evidence-based modalities tailored to each client.
• Deliver sessions via American Sign Language when needed.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain a steady caseload and book sessions 3–4 weeks in advance.
• Complete timely, compliant documentation including session notes and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with care coordinators and referring providers for integrated care.
• Deliver services via telehealth and in-office with professional settings.
• Proactively communicate with clients about scheduling and expectations.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain adherence to ethical standards and licensure requirements.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Therapy experience

Time management

Education

LMFT/LCSW/LPCC licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

About SonderMind Professional Clinical Counselor, P.C., a SonderMind Company

At SonderMind, we believe everyone deserves a personalized, connected, and effective mental health destination to support their mental health and well-being at any stage of life. SonderMind care encompasses everything from therapy and medication management to meditation and mindfulness exercises. Our clinicians leverage our digital tools and research to deliver increasingly high-quality care and to develop thriving practices. Combining technology and human connection, SonderMind drives better outcomes through our comprehensive approach. Learn more about SonderMind at sondermind.com or download the mobile app, available on iOS and Android. To follow the latest SonderMind news, get to know our clients, and learn about what it’s like to work at SonderMind, you can follow us on Instagram, Linkedin, and Twitter.

Additionally, we expect all team members to effectively leverage modern AI technologies as part of their everyday workflow, and to continuously adapt as new tools emerge. Familiarity with job-relevant AI platforms such as Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot or other industry-standard AI productivity tools is expected and considered essential for success at this company.

About The Role

SonderMind Professional Clinical Counselor, P.C (SPCC)

is seeking a full-time Licensed Mental Health Therapist that is proficient in American Sign Language to provide high-quality, ethical, and evidence-informed mental health care while maintaining strong clinical documentation, schedule reliability, and client engagement. This role requires clinicians committed to professional excellence, operational accountability, and maintaining consistent therapeutic relationships that support positive client outcomes.

Our therapists operate with a high degree of professional autonomy while adhering to established clinical, operational, and compliance standards. The role requires strong time management, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to maintain an active and stable caseload while meeting productivity expectations. Therapists in this role play a key part in maintaining continuity of care and ensuring that clients receive consistent, accessible, and reliable support throughout their therapeutic journey.

Therapists are supported by SonderMind’s care coordination, technology platform, and operational infrastructure, allowing them to focus on delivering consistent, high-quality care.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide high-quality individual therapy to a diverse client population, using evidence-based modalities tailored to each client's needs


• Provide sessions utilizing American Sign Language as needed


• Conduct thorough intake assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and adjust care as clients progress


• Maintain a consistent caseload with strong retention, booking clients 3–4 weeks in advance to support continuity of care


• Complete timely, compliant documentation, including session notes, treatment plans, and insurance paperwork by end of day


• Collaborate with colleagues, care coordinators, and referring providers to deliver integrated, whole-person care


• Deliver services via telehealth and/or in-office, maintaining a private and professional environment in either setting


• Communicate proactively with clients about scheduling, policies, and treatment expectations


• Participate in team meetings, clinical trainings, and ongoing professional development


• Stay current with clinical best practices, ethical standards, and licensure requirements


• Contribute to a collaborative culture that prioritizes clinical excellence and sustainable clinician wellbeing

What Success Looks Like:

• Consistently meeting or exceeding baseline encounters per pay period while maintaining clinical quality and sustainable workload


• High-quality psychiatric evaluations and medication management that reflect evidence-based practice and measurable client progress


• Same-day documentation that meets SonderMind, HIPAA, and payer compliance standards


• 85%+ client retention with schedules booked 3–4 weeks in advance


• Strong collaboration with therapists, care coordinators, and referring providers to support integrated, whole-person care


• Proactive medication monitoring and timely treatment plan adjustments that drive positive clinical outcomes


• Effective use of InSync and SonderMind's clinical tools to manage caseload and streamline care delivery


• Earning productivity incentives through consistent, high-quality clinical performance


• Active contribution to team meetings, clinical collaboration, and ongoing professional development

Who You Are:

• Active and unrestricted licensure as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC in good standing


• Proficient in American Sign Language (required)


• Demonstrated experience providing individual therapy services in an outpatient or similar setting.


• Experience working with electronic health record (EHR) systems and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.


• Ability to follow established SMART note documentation protocols.


• Strong time management, scheduling discipline, and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.


• Ability to manage an independent caseload while maintaining responsiveness and reliability for clients.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation for this role includes a guaranteed base salary starting at $75,000 up to $140,000 per year, plus productivity-based incentives, designed to provide both stability and earning upside. $3k sign-on bonus.

This role falls under SonderMind's Clinical Productivity Bonus Plan, designed to reward productivity while supporting sustainable workloads and consistent client access.

• Guaranteed base salary with a defined baseline of completed encounters per pay period


• Additional per-session compensation earned after meeting baseline


• Administrative work (documentation, care coordination, collaboration) is included in base salary

• Generous PTO policy


• A monthly contribution towards an ICHRA medical plan


• Supplemental dental and vision plan offerings


• Paid Company Holidays


• Paid Floating Holiday


• Cell phone and internet monthly reimbursement for those living and working in CA


• 401(k) with company match

Application Deadline:

This position will be an ongoing recruitment process and will be open until filled.

Equal Opportunity:

SonderMind does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religion, veteran and military status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic information or characteristics), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.