Bilingual Therapist ($7,500 hiring bonus) - Child Trauma Treatment Team

Job Description Founded in 1970, CALM is a community-based mental health agency serving Santa Barbara County with a mission to prevent childhood trauma, heal children and families, and build resilient communities. Our team of CALM staff and dedicated volunteers share a vision of supporting every family in our community so that every child thrives. Responsibilities Demonstrate core conditions of the therapeutic relationship including empathy, genuineness, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. Complete clinical assessment and diagnosis with clients to assess their strengths and needs from a clinical perspective. Develop case conceptualization that is informed by biological, psychological, social, cultural factors and protective factors as a framework for the therapeutic process. Develop a treatment plan with measurable and observable goals in collaboration with clients. Provide psychoeducation and parenting support to bolster protective factors and mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Provide developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive therapeutic interventions. Implement evidence-based modalities to fidelity. Administer periodic assessments to monitor, guide, and communicate treatment progression with clients. Participate in trainings and work towards certification in appropriate modalities. Provide consistent client care and address issues of engagement to ensure continuity of services. Maintain current knowledge in topics related to the position (e.g., child development, trauma-informed care, secondary traumatic stress, ACEs, etc.). Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed. Seek consultation and guidance from supervisor to address complex client issues. Maintain clinical productivity standards. Participate in evaluation efforts and commit to continuous quality improvement by incorporating feedback and outcome data into the provision of services. Participate in regular administrative and clinical supervision, and agency-wide/program meetings. Complete all documentation in a timely manner and according to agency policy. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and serve as a liaison between families, health care providers, and community-based organizations when applicable. Maintain active clinical license/registration with California licensing board (BBS or BOP). Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Master’s or Doctorate degree required. Must be either registered or licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Social Worker (ASW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) — or eligible to be registered with the CA Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate or Registered Psychologist. 2+ years clinical experience working with children and families preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish required (Bilingual differential pay provided). Qualifications Strong commitment to CALM’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Must have respect for confidentiality; ability to work with discretion and integrity. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and web-based systems. Proficient in use of Zoom. Able to adapt to using various types of software. Proven skills in problem-solving and decision-making with good judgment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate in a positive manner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexibility to accommodate evening appointments as needed. Must have a valid California driver’s license, clean DMV record and criminal record clearance from the DOJ. Benefits Culture & Wellness Events Schedule flexibility 100% Employer sponsored Life Insurance (1x Salary) 100% Employer sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for Employees 60% Employer sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for Dependents 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 3% Match, increasing to 5% after 7 years Student Loan Repayment Opportunities of up to $50,000 per year AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Benefits Medical and Dependent Care FSA Employee Assistance Plan that provides access to mental health, legal, and financial resources Monthly Data Stipend of $35 Benefits opt-out stipend of $5,400/year 10 days of PTO for 1st year of service, increasing each year and 80 hours of sick leave 13 Paid Holidays Training & Development Clinical supervision for doctoral students, ASW, AMFT, APCC Access to Therapist Aide Weekly sponsored Clinical Supervision & Support Support staff who have a private practice and offer our space at CALM at no charge Clinical Training & Advancement Opportunities, including certifications in evidence-based modalities: Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Healthy Families America (HFA); Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT); Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC); Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP); Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); Parent-Child Care (PC-CARE); Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); and Coming soon: Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). Compensation Competitive compensation that rewards excellent performance. CALM offers a 10% compensation increase upon licensure. CALM offers a $1‑3/hour bilingual stipend to employees that use a second language. This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign‑on bonus paid at 90‑days, 6 months, and 1 year of active service. Salary range for this role is $34‑52/hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC