Part time Bilingual Associate Therapist-Parenting Support
Do you have a passion for supporting immigrant and marginalized populations? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of parents? We're breaking down barriers to mental health care and bringing services directly to the neighborhood school. The CPI team is looking for a Spanish/English bilingual therapist to work with parents of school-aged kids in the 25-26 school year.
Working at our school-based Family Resource Center, the Bilingual Associate Therapist works as part of a team of therapists and Community Health Workers that support parents through individual and group therapy focusing on areas such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse prevention, immigration-related trauma, and other social and emotional challenges.
Schedule: Part-Time (20 hrs/week) from Aug 2025-June 2026. Roughly 180 work days in the Regular School Year (RSY) period.
CPI is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. Our staff represent our community and persons with lived experience in the areas in which we serve. Our goal is to employ a workforce that supports racial equity, values differences, and celebrates unique perspectives. Everyone is welcome at CPI.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse populations utilizing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, strength-based strategies.
- Knowledge and understanding of professional, legal and ethical obligations.
- Ability to perform age appropriate psychosocial/diagnostic assessments for clients and families.
- Ability to integrate assessment findings and translate them into treatment goals.
- Effective communication and organizational skills in a team dynamic.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the mental health field.
- Experience in a social service or mental health agency serving youth is preferred.
- Willingness to take on additional tasks and remain flexible and adaptable to change.
- Proficient in PC programs, i.e. Windows and MS Word, Google Drive, Zoom, etc.
- Spanish/English bilingual required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct initial assessment of new clients and develop client plans.
- Conduct individual and/or group sessions within the scope of practice and enter progress notes on a daily basis.
- Review, organize, update, and track client charts.
- Provide targeted case management.
- Follow program policies and procedures utilizing appropriate assessments and input from the clinical supervisor and treatment team.
- Participate in clinical supervision and group consultation to enhance professional growth and examine clinical work.
- Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals.
- Communicate program services, activities, assess site/partner needs and report all to the program manager/director.
- Other duties as assigned.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
This position is open to registered associates (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) in good standing. Associate therapists are provided with group and individual supervision by a clinical supervisor as required by their licensing board.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 25 lbs (supplies)
- Prolonged sitting and working on a computer and telephone.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS:
Must be fingerprinted and background checked against the CA Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
NOTICE: This job description is provided as a general summary of common job duties performed by individuals assigned this job title. It is not all-inclusive, nor is it intended to create a contract, written or implied, between employees and Child Parent Institute, nor does it in any way alter the at-will employment relationship that exists between employees and Child Parent Institute. As a condition of employment, all agency employees are expected to perform job duties assigned by agency management even when such duties are not included in their job description. CPI is an equal opportunity employer.