Columbia Mental Health Is Hiring A Mental Health Therapist Bilingual Spanish

Join Columbia Mental Health in Washington, DC, as a compassionate bilingual (Spanish-English) Mental Health Therapist dedicated to delivering culturally responsive, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. 🌟

Position Overview

We are seeking a bilingual Spanish-English Mental Health Therapist (LCPC, LGPC, LMSW) to become a vital part of our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you'll provide personalized psychotherapy and comprehensive mental health services, primarily focusing on Spanish-speaking clients who may encounter language and cultural barriers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conduct thorough biopsychosocial and diagnostic assessments using DSM-5-TR criteria. Develop collaborative, person-centered treatment plans.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver individual, family, and group therapy tailored to each patient’s needs, utilizing trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
• Clinical Conditions: Address a range of conditions including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma/stressor-related disorders, psychotic disorders, and co-occurring conditions with culturally sensitive strategies.
• Risk & Crisis Management: Perform ongoing risk assessments, crisis intervention, safety planning, and coordinate care with emergency or higher-level services when necessary.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain accurate clinical records, track progress, and modify interventions based on response and best-practice guidelines. Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, primary care providers, and other professionals for integrated care.
• Skills & Modalities: Apply therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based interventions, and other evidence-based techniques. Provide psychoeducation, support adherence to treatment plans, and connect patients to community resources.

Our Culture & Professional Development

At Columbia Mental Health, we foster an inclusive, supportive, and empathetic environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and growth. You’ll participate in case consultations, clinical team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and expanding access to mental health services for underserved communities in Washington, DC. 🚀

Enjoy ongoing learning opportunities, supervision aligned with your licensure level, mentorship, and encouragement for continuing education and advanced training. Our environment is designed to help you grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day.

Qualifications & Benefits

• Qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related discipline. Active or eligible DC licensure as an LCPC, LGPC, or LMSW (or equivalent). Fluency in both Spanish and English is required.
• Preferred Experience: Previous work in outpatient, community mental health, or integrated care settings is highly desirable.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Our hybrid work model combines on-site and telehealth services to support work-life balance and best serve patient needs. 💼✨

Join Us & Make a Difference

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, culturally sensitive therapist eager to advance their career and improve mental health equity in underserved communities. If you are committed to ethical practice, continuous learning, and making a tangible difference, we want to hear from you!