Therapist I, Bilingual (Spanish)

Therapist I Bilingual - Spanish (Glendale Child & Family Services) 

PhD or PsyD-level clinicians strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires a mixture of field work, office work, and time spent working remotely. You have the option to elect into a 9/80 flex work schedule.

The pay range for this role is between $70,305-$72,305 annually.

$10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

Ask us about loan repayment programs you may qualify for by working at Didi Hirsch.

About Didi Hirsch

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health, crisis care, and substance use services since 1942 and is home to the nation’s first Suicide Prevention Center. We are a nonprofit organization providing care to about 270,000 people annually across our programs. Didi Hirsch has deep roots in community-based mental health and a commitment to providing culturally responsive services that are just and equitable. More than 1,000 dedicated employees and volunteers make Didi Hirsch’s work possible. 

Summary

As a Therapist I Bilingual, you will provide crisis intervention, conduct intake assessments, and deliver individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children and families with a history of mental illness and/or substance use issues. You will actively engage clients in therapeutic treatment, develop tailored intervention plans, and support their journey toward mental wellness. Using your bilingual skills, you will ensure effective communication and culturally responsive care for diverse populations. Your role will involve collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and applying evidence-based practices to foster positive outcomes for clients and their families.

Primary Duties

• Provides intake assessments, crisis intervention, short-term therapy and facilitate conflict resolution in office or field to children and families with a history of mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team and external systems; interfaces and collaborates with clinic psychiatrist regarding assessment and intake.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize a whole person/integrated care approach in assessment, treatment planning and intervention.
• Demonstrates competency in managing crises with minimal guidance.
• Assesses treatment progress and adapts interventions as needed.
• Uses collaborative documentation during therapy sessions in accordance with Agency standards.
• Uses evidence based practice (EBP) to formulate an initial plan of treatment; assesses and monitors condition of client to evaluate treatment and adapts interventions as needed.
• Assists with client evaluations, clinical diagnoses and case disposition
• Incorporates new technologies into treatment, including outcome measurements, to improve access, client engagement and effectiveness.
• Assists with psychiatric holds for clients presenting a danger to themselves or others and/or are gravely disabled, and in need of hospitalization.
• Provides some case management to include referral and linkages to internal and community support services, such as psychiatrists, primary medical care, housing, rehabilitation programs, drug/alcohol services and social activity groups.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of client services; ensures compliance with Agency, county, state and federal policies and procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Carry a caseload of clients and meet Agency client service expectations as assigned.
• May be asked to provide after hours on call coverage and/or Officer of the Day duties.
• Attends and participates in Agency and program/team meetings, individual/group supervision, and related community Agency meetings as required/requested.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisors and responds to emails/voicemails in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates time management and organizational skills to meet Agency standards.
• Develops and maintains clinical skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of continuing education/training related to individu