Mental Health Therapist

Location: Sonoma County

Salary Range: $82,000 – $117,000 annually

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for the Early Psychosis (CSC) track

About the Opportunity

A community-based mental health center is seeking full-time, bilingual (Spanish–English) Licensed or Pre-Licensed Mental Health Therapists to join a growing Mental Health and Wellness team. Two positions are currently open, both grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care:

Available Tracks

• Clinic-Based Therapist: Provides trauma-specific and culturally informed services for youth, adults, and families.
• Lead Therapist – Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC): Provides specialty services to youth experiencing early psychosis (ages 12–25) and receives specialized training in early psychosis intervention.

Both roles offer strong clinical supervision, training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community-engaged work.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, psychosocial history, medical history, and family/social systems

• Develop treatment plans with clients and caregivers outlining measurable, achievable goals

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to mild, moderate, and moderate-to-severe clients

• Serve clients in varied settings: clinic, schools, homes, group homes, and community

• Provide crisis intervention within program scope and participate in on-call rotation

• Maintain timely clinical documentation (progress notes, summaries, discharge planning)

• Comply with HIPAA, Medi-Cal, BBS/BOP standards, and quality assurance requirements

• Attend weekly team meetings, supervision, and clinical consultations

Track-Specific Duties

Clinic-Based Therapist

• Maintain a caseload of ~25 clients or 66% productivity

• Provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapy in Spanish and English

• Support clients across clinic, school, and community settings

CSC Lead Therapist (Early Psychosis)

• Maintain a caseload of 15–20 clients and 66% productivity

• Work with youth (12–25) experiencing early psychosis under the CSC model

• Participate in specialized EPI-CAL training (UCSF, UC Davis, Stanford partners)

• Deliver family support, attend IEP/504 meetings, and provide outreach presentations

• Co-lead biweekly Multi-Family Groups (5:30–7:30 PM)

• Provide non-supervisory support to therapists or staff

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field

• Registered (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or Licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) with BBS

• Bilingual Spanish required

• Experience with youth, children, and families (2+ years preferred)

• Valid California Driver License

• CSC Lead role requires CA licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience in CSC, CHRp, or First Episode Psychosis programs (CSC only)

• Experience with Medi-Cal billing/documentation

• Knowledge of community resources and case management

• Familiarity with evidence-based practices

Core Competencies

• Strong assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning skills

• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive clinical practice

• Clear and compassionate communication skills

• Ability to work across diverse settings (clinic, school, home)

• Knowledge of HIPAA, BBS/BOP ethics, and Medi-Cal compliance

Additional Requirements

• Must pass background checks for a community care licensed facility

• Physical ability to sit, type, lift up to 20 lbs., and work across office/field environments

• Occasional evenings required for CSC role

Compensation

Clinic-Based Licensed Therapist: $89,000 – $114,000
CSC Track:

• Unlicensed: $82,000 – $89,000

• Licensed: $89,000 – $94,000
  Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for CSC
  Relocation support available for California hires

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

• CEU and licensure assistance

• Clinical supervision and bilingual consultation group

• Mileage reimbursement where applicable

#IND-SRO2