Bilingual Clinician - Child/Adolescent - AMFT , ASW , APCC

The Bilingual Clinician at this San Mateo non-profit is responsible for providing leadership in the development and implementation of individualized service plans for children and youth aged 6-21. This includes conducting individual, group, and family therapy using therapeutic modalities like CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT. You'll collaborate with various professionals, manage cases, and advocate for youth and families while enhancing community resources.

Candidates for the Bilingual Clinician role must possess a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. Additionally, they must have a valid clinical license registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, such as AMFT, APCC, or LMFT. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and 1-2 years of mental health service experience in an educational setting are also essential.

As a Bilingual Clinician, you'll enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a competitive salary, a $5K bonus after one year, 16 days of PTO in your first year, and additional health and wellness days. Our organization also offers flexible work schedules, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, a robust retirement plan, and exciting professional development opportunities.

This non-profit's mission to support children, youth, and families facing mental health challenges directly shapes the Bilingual Clinician's role. By providing evidence-based therapies and community-oriented services, you will contribute to meaningful changes in the lives of those you serve, reflecting the organization's commitment to compassionate care and mental wellness.

A Bilingual Clinician at this organization will typically manage a caseload of around 15 clients, allowing for focused attention on each child's unique therapeutic needs. This manageable caseload promotes high-quality care and enables you to build strong relationships with the families you support.

When discussing your experience with therapeutic modalities like CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT, highlight specific instances where you successfully applied these techniques in your past roles. Provide examples of how these therapies benefited your clients and your collaborative approach in multi-disciplinary teams.

In your response, share your approach to family therapy—perhaps you emphasize open communication or establish family goals collaboratively. Discuss positive outcomes you've facilitated and methods like Narrative Therapy or Structural Therapy that you believe are effective and why.

To answer this, outline your strategies for case management that incorporate both advocacy and resource coordination. Describe how you have successfully navigated complex systems to secure resources for families while maintaining supportive relationships throughout the process.

Explain how you prioritize cultural competence in your clinical practice by actively seeking training and remaining informed about cultural sensitivities. Provide examples of how understanding cultural backgrounds has enhanced your therapeutic relationships and treatment outcomes.

Discuss your experience collaborating with professionals from various disciplines, illustrating how team dynamics contributed to effective service delivery. Mention specific roles you've worked with, and how this collaboration improved client care.

Describe a specific challenging case where you faced difficulties, and explain your thought process and actions taken to navigate the situation. Highlight the methods of self-reflection, supervision, or consultation you utilized to inform your decisions.

Reflect on your personal experiences or beliefs that draw you to work with children and adolescents. Share how your passion influences your therapeutic strategies and commitment to this age group.

Discuss the metrics and client feedback you utilize to assess the success of your interventions, including goal-setting and outcome evaluations. Emphasize a commitment to continuous improvement based on insights gained from client experiences.

Express your understanding of the importance of evidence-based practices and how they inform your work. Share experiences in which you have utilized such approaches and discuss the impact it had on outcomes.

Talk about the methods you employ to provide support outside of therapy sessions, such as checking in via phone or email, providing resources for family support, or facilitating community engagement activities that foster ongoing connection.