Licensed Bilingual (Spanish) Mental Health Therapist
Imperial Beach Community Clinic – Imperial Beach, CA
Imperial Beach Community Clinic will promote a healthy community by providing quality health care and resources, with a focus on the underserved. Our mission has been to provide high-quality medical care for all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Our team considers your overall health, preferences, and experiences as we create a treatment plan that is right for you. Our doctors enjoy getting to know patients and their families and appreciate the support that comes from having lab, nutrition, and behavioral specialists on-site. More importantly, our friendly staff know their primary task is to make you feel comfortable and understood in every step of your healthcare journey.
We fulfill this mission through:
- Improving access to primary health care for residents of South Bay
- Employing skilled professionals committed to providing quality healthcare services and addressing current health needs
- Serving the community with compassion and respect while maintaining confidentiality
- Collaborating with other health care providers and organizations
- Providing a medical home to the "at-risk" population
We pay for CME and licenses.
Imperial Beach Community Clinic (IBCC) and the Nestor Community Health Center are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) that provide community-based primary care services to low-income residents of the South Bay area. Clinicians provide psychosocial assessment, psychiatric services, and ongoing mental health services, co-located within IBCC, to their patients. Services are delivered according to the Behavioral Health Consultant and Integrated Primary Care and Behavioral Health Services model. Respect for the client is a core value, and our staff members work closely with all clients to develop individualized plans that are short-term, strength-based, and trauma sensitive. We view the community as holding a wealth of knowledge, experience, and opportunities to help clients move toward improved health and stability. We encourage family involvement where possible and appropriate. All direct services will be provided in English or Spanish, based on the client’s preference.
This is an on-site position with opportunity for Telehealth 1-2 days per week.
Qualification/Skills Requirement
- The ideal candidate is a California Licensed Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in good standing with licensing board.
- Experience working in a fast-paced work environment and primary care setting is a plus.
- S/he must also be bilingual in English/Spanish.
- Must enjoy working with individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
- Must enjoy working with individuals who are homeless and have severe mental illness.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, and children
- Expertise in Trauma Informed Care and evidence-based PTSD treatments.
- Comfort with Telehealth counseling via phone and video and ability to transition to in person visits when safe and appropriate.
Job type: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year