Behavioral Health Session Interpreter (K–12 Tele Mental Health & School-Based Services)

Job Title: Behavioral Health Session Interpreter
Employment Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (U.S.) approved hiring locations VA NC FL AL MD or Washington D.C.

Work Schedule: Contract role requiring availability (ET) 7:009:30 AM and 4:008:00 PM during the school year flexible availability between 7:00 AM7:00 PM in the summer and occasional holiday coverage as needed.
Compensation: $30 per hourly scheduled session.

About Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM)

Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM) is a fast-growing fully remote mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate evidence-based care to youth and families across multiple states. Our mission is to expand equitable access to mental health services through high-quality virtual care and to support the clinicians and professionals who make that care possible.

Were building a culture that is mission-driven accountable supportive and built for sustainable remote work.

Why Join VPM

At VPM youll be part of a team transforming access to youth mental health through virtual care with a remote model designed to support excellent work and real life.

What you can expect:

• Mission-Driven Impact: Contribute to meaningful work improving access and outcomes for youth and families.
• Remote by Design: Fully remote environment with clear expectations and supportive infrastructure.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a multidisciplinary team that values integrity empathy and shared learning.
• Growth & Leadership Pathways: Opportunities to expand scope and take on leadership or consulting responsibilities as we scale.
• Professional Development: Access to training resources and continued learning opportunities aligned to role scope.
• State & School-Based Partnerships: Join initiatives that strengthen school-based mental health delivery and expand access across communities.
  

Role Overview

The Behavioral Health Session Interpreter supports communication between clinical professionals and K12 students/families whose primary language is not English. The interpreters role is to accurately convey spoken communication during counseling sessions while preserving meaning tone and emotional intent.

This position is not a teaching or counseling role; it is a clinical communication role that enables equitable access to mental health care. Interpreters participate in live therapy sessions psychoeducational meetings parent consultations and occasional school collaboration meetings while maintaining strict confidentiality and neutrality.

Key responsibilities include but limited to:

• Provide real-time interpretation during individual family and group therapy sessions
• Interpret both directions (student/family clinician) without summarizing or altering meaning
• Preserve emotional tone and clinical nuance when translating sensitive topics
• Clarify cultural or linguistic concepts only when requested by the clinician
• Assist with parent meetings intake appointments treatment planning reviews and discharge meetings
• Maintain session flow without engaging in side conversations or independent guidance
• Support communication during crisis or safety discussions under clinician direction
• Document interpreter participation per session requirements (attendance acknowledgment only; no clinical notes)
• Follow all HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality requirements
• Notify the team of scheduling conflicts and attend sessions punctually

Scope Restrictions: Interpreters DO NOT:

• Provide counseling advice or personal opinions
• Modify clinical questions
• Explain therapy concepts independently
• Coach student responses
• Advocate for one party over another
• Conduct sessions without the clinician present

Qualifications & Preferred Experience:

• Fluency in English and at least one additional language (verbal and comprehension)
• Ability to interpret live conversations accurately and in real time
• Comfortable interpreting emotionally sensitive topics (mental health family dynamics safety concerns)
• Professional communication skills with children adolescents and adults
• Reliable internet connection and private workspace for telehealth sessions
• Availability before and after school hours (typically 7:00 AM 9:30 AM or 4:00 PM 8:00 PM EST.
• Experience interpreting in medical behavioral health or school settings
• Knowledge of cultural considerations affecting communication and mental health expression
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms (Zoom or secure video systems)
• Experience working with children or adolescents
• Interpreter certification (medical or community interpreting) preferred but not required

Success Measures:

• Accuracy of interpretation
• Professional neutrality
• Punctual attendance
• Compliance with privacy regulations
• Ability to maintain therapeutic communication flow

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Calm and composed in emotionally charged conversations
• Attentive listener with excellent memory recall
• Professional and non-reactive demeanor
• Culturally aware and respectful
• Comfortable working around children and families in sensitive situations

Professional Communication & Attendance (Essential Function)

Reliable communication and attendance are essential job responsibilities. Team members must:

• Attend required onboarding internal meetings supervision sessions and trainings (as applicable)
• Notify the team as soon as possible regarding delays absences or scheduling conflicts
• Maintain timely professional communication during scheduled work hours
• Uphold remote-work standards including a private workspace and reliable internet connection

Remote Work Requirements

To support client confidentiality and team effectiveness this role requires:

• A private quiet workspace suitable for professional work
• Reliable high-speed internet and ability to use required systems/tools
• Comfort working independently while staying connected through remote collaboration

Tools & Systems

This role uses the following tools as part of day-to-day work:

• BambooHR (HRIS onboarding)
• EnGuard (secure email)
• ClickUp (project task management)
• SimplePractice (EHR/telehealth documentation as applicable)

Compensation

• Hourly Range: $30 per hourly scheduled session.

Internal Mobility & Growth

As VPM grows our team grows. We prioritize internal mobility skill development and leadership pathways. Whenever possible we promote from within and create opportunities for team members to expand responsibilities and advance their careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Virtual Peace of Mind LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive equitable environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation & Accessibility

Virtual Peace of Mind is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete the application process participate in an interview or perform essential job functions please contact HR at to request assistance. All accommodation requests are handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable law. If qualified for a role our talent acquisition team will contact you. Please only reach out if accommodation with the application/interviewing process is required.

Employment Eligibility & Compliance:All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check verification of licensure (as applicable) and eligibility to work in the United States without company-sponsorship. VPM complies fully with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination confidentiality and data privacy including HIPAA FERPA and state-specific clinical/employment regulations.

Required Experience:

Senior IC