Bilingual Lead Clinician, Mental Health El Puente

Description

Bilingual Lead Clinician

Job Description

EXEMPT: No  SALARY LEVEL: $ 37-51 per hour + bilingual pay

DEPARTMENT: Thriving Families  LOCATION: In person, on site

REPORTS TO: Director of Family Health HOURS:  FT 40 hours per week

Date: 5/07/2026 APPROVED BY: Human Resources Director

AGENCY BACKGROUND:  The objective of Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social empowerment, build community, and advocate for social and economic justice.  Sonoma CAN operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents.

Our Mission: Sonoma CAN is a catalyst of equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Values: Joy, Amor, Esperanza, Equity, Fuerza, Dignity, Inclusión

Our Promise: Sonoma CAN changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

WORKING AT SONOMA CAN

At Sonoma Community Action Network (SonomaCAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our team and helps us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: The salary for this position is  $37-51 per hour, depending on experience, education, and certification/licensing. CAN offers a generous benefits package available on the first day of the month after your date of hire that includes: 

• Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage
• Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance.
• Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
• Employee assistance program, CalPerks
• 3 weeks vacation (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work increases at 5 years of service
• 96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
• 1 floating personal day
• 16 paid holidays

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Bilingual clinician will be embedded in our Counseling center and will play a crucial role in providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health support to youth and families. This position is for a graduate trainee, associate, or licensed, bilingual clinician with experience working with youth and families using a family system (two generation) model.   The Bilingual Clinician will primarily be responsible for working with El Puente youth and families. El Puente is a violence prevention program that focuses on building connection, communication, and safety within families by addressing trauma, bridging generations and enhancing strengths. The El Puente program consists of a Program Coordinator and a Clinician who work together on each case to provide holistic and culturally responsive individual and family mental health care to families. The position involves extensive relationship and trust building, especially in the Latinx community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists Clinical Director in all aspects of development and implementation of program
• Provides clinical direction, decision making and feedback to program coordinator 
• Assists in developing and utilizing systems that will achieve program and funder goals 
• Supports the program coordinator in the screening and selection of referred clients
• Under direction of the Clinical Director/Director, updates program tools and forms according to program changes and clinical best practices 
• Completes intake, assessment and treatment plan development for all clients
• Assures compliance with file and documentation requirements 
• Provides weekly individual and/or family therapy to clients and their families with a flexible work schedule to offer sessions to accommodate the families schedule(s)
• Makes recommendations for ongoing needs and works with program coordinator to provide referrals and connections to additional resources 
• Implements and develops new curriculum for changing needs of participants
• Ensures activities are completed for funding requirements 
• Assists in the completion of quarterly and other reports as needed for funding and program evaluation
• Serves as a liaison with professionals from other support organizations, partners and funder
• Facilitates groups, presentations and trainings in the community
• Coordinates and participates in community events 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, reading and writing
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Develops and maintains a positive team working environment with staff.
• Detailed-oriented with strong organization and time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Docs and Sheets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision and multiple deadlines.
• Clinical practice - training in trauma informed care (or willing to learn); understanding of family system approaches to treatment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision and multiple deadlines.
• Advanced listening skills and speaking with people of varying backgrounds and experiences.
• Empathy and the ability to navigate difficult conversations with a positive outcome.
• Strong critical thinking abilities to assist in clients overcoming challenges they are facing.

Requirements

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND HEALTH CLEARANCES: 

• Valid California Driver's License and a properly insured vehicle for use on the job
• Prior to beginning work, one must be able to pass the background check DOJ.
• Current TB clearance (within one year).
• Flu shots are highly recommended.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Enrolled or graduated in a Master’s program that ensures clinical licensure (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW)  
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in mental, behavioral health field or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish and English 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Master’s Degree in related field and associate’s in clinical field or license in LMFT, LPCC, LCSW 
• 2 years of experience in a nonprofit-related industry is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The job requires employees to drive to client homes and operate, maintain their own vehicle with appropriate registration and insurance.  The job requires afternoon and evening hours.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use the computer keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, and lift/move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.