Bilingual Trauma Therapist
Job Location:
Burlingame, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 70000 - 100000
Posted:
7 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
5 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Spanish/English Fluency RequiredReports to: Deputy DirectorHours: Full Time/ExemptWorkplace: Office/FieldCompensation: $70000 - $100000/Year DOE 5% pay differential for bilingual Spanish/English fluencyBenefits: Healthcare vision and dental (100% employer-paid) 20 days accrued PTO annually retirement plan with employer contribution; professional development supportWHY CHOOSE RTSWhile were a small nonprofit we offer what larger organizations often CLINICAL MENTORSHIP & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:Comprehensive clinical supervision included for associates working toward training opportunities in trauma-focused modalities (e.g. TF-CBT CFTSI).Exposure to diverse clinical work: individual therapy group facilitation crisis intervention and community IMPACT:Be part of San Mateo Countys only rape crisis center serving survivors since tangible impact in survivors healing journeys and violence at the intersection of clinical care advocacy and systemic WORK ENVIRONMENT:Manageable caseload of 17-20 -informed organizational agency environment allows for meaningful input and professional BENEFITS:100% employer-paid premiums for healthcare vision and dental insurance.20 days PTO annually (accrued).Retirement plan with employer reimbursement for community-based development funds for CEUs and Description:The Bilingual Trauma Therapist will provide trauma- based psychotherapy to children adolescents adults and families with fluency in both Spanish and assessment and treatment of sexual abuse/assault survivors and their families utilizing evidence-based and/or trauma-informed therapeutic and maintain a caseload of 17-20 treatment planning crisis intervention advocacy and consultation in collaboration with other multi-disciplinary team timely case management and advocacy to ensure families are connected to community service participate in clinical culturally responsive services to diverse communities particularly Spanish-speaking as backup on the crisis line providing supervision/mentorship to our volunteer Sexual Assault and facilitate trainings for RTS staff partner agencies and community groups on trauma-informed approaches to supporting survivors of sexual other agency responsibilities as :Required:Masters degree in Social Work Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling or closely related mental health field AND current License OR registration as an Associate with BBS (LMFT LCSW LPCC AMFT ASW APCC).Bilingual MUST be fluent in both Spanish and English (written and oral).Working knowledge of trauma attachment child development crisis intervention and psychotherapeutic working with at-risk children families and caregivers especially with diverse and underserved -depth knowledge of various intersections that affect the lives of Latinx both immigrant and U.S. of and practice in using cultural humility as a basic communication skills; both oral and with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously while attending to detail and to work flexible hours including some weekend and evening in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PPT) Google Drive and other commonly used California drivers license insurance and reliable access to :Advanced training or certification in evidence-based trauma therapies (TF-CBT EMDR PCIT CFTSI CPP).Experience working with survivors of sexual violence human trafficking or commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC).COMPENSATION:Salary is determined by licensure status experience and specialized THERAPIST (AMFT/ASW/APCC): $70000 - $83000(5% pay differential for bilingual Spanish/English fluency)Starting associate (0-2 years post-masters experience): $70000 - $75000Experienced associate (2 years specialized training in trauma modalities): $75000 - $83000LICENSED THERAPIST (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC): $83000 - $100000(5% pay differential for bilingual Spanish/English fluency)Newly licensed: $83000 - $88000Experienced licensed (2 years licensed advanced training in evidence-based modalities): $88000 - $100000Factors influencing placement within salary range:Licensure status (Associate vs. Licensed).Years of post-degree clinical training in evidence-based trauma therapies (TF-CBT EMDR PCIT CFTSI CPP).Experience with sexual assault survivors and underserved competency and experience with diverse Package:100% employer-paid premiums for health vision and dental insurance.20 days PTO accrued plan with employer development support and CEU reimbursement for community is an Equal Opportunity PROCESS:Please submit resume or CV and a cover letter via email to: line: Attn: Bilingual Trauma Therapist Your NameIn the required cover letter please describe your view of the core impacts of trauma on survivors families and communities. Your cover letter must be succinct and not exceed 1 submitted without a cover letter will not be strongly encourage individuals representing one or more underserved populations in San Mateo County (e.g. people of color people who identify as gay lesbian bisexual transgender people with disabilities immigrants) to is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.
Required Experience:
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