What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Trauma Therapist (Spanish/English Required) position at Rape Trauma Services?
Hours: Full Time/Exempt.
Hybrid: Office/Remote/Field.
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000/Year DOE 5% pay differential for bilingual Spanish/English fluency
Benefits: Healthcare, vision and dental, 20 days accrued PTO annually, retirement plan.
- Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of sexual abuse/assault survivors and their families utilizing TF-CBT, EMDR, play therapy, art therapy, and/or other evidence based and/or trauma informed therapeutic modalities.
- Engage and maintain a caseload of 17-20 clients.
- Perform treatment planning, crisis intervention, advocacy and consultation in collaboration with other multi-disciplinary team members.
- Perform case management and advocacy to ensure families are connected to community service providers.
- Actively participate in clinical supervision.
- Perform other agency responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or closely related mental health field and current License or registration as an Associate with BBS.
- Working knowledge of trauma, attachment, child development, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
- Experience working with at-risk children, families and caregivers, especially with diverse and underserved populations.
- Organized with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously while attending to detail and quality.
- In-depth knowledge of various intersections that affect the lives of Latinos, both immigrant and U.S. born.
- Bilingual - Must be fluent in both Spanish and English.
- Excellent communication skills; both oral and written.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT), Google Drive and other commonly used applications.
- Valid California driver’s license, insurance, and reliable access to transportation.
Application Process:
About Rape Trauma Services:
Rape Trauma Services (RTS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 to address the unmet need in San Mateo County for comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence and other forms of abuse.The mission of RTS is to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. Informed by our understanding of traumatic experiences and cycles of violence, we facilitate healing and the prevention of violence through the provision of counseling, advocacy, and education. RTS promotes and adopts policies, practices, and social values rooted in fairness, equity, and inclusiveness. We make our services accessible to all residents by minimizing economic and cultural barriers to participation. Services are free and delivered with linguistic and cultural competence.The major service components of RTS include the following:• 24-hour confidential crisis line• Crisis, Short-term, and Long-term Counseling• Individual and Group Counseling• Advocacy & Accompaniment• Prevention Education, Community Outreach and Professional Training
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000