Bilingual Associate Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) – Hybrid Outpatient Therapist (Full Time)

Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Associate Therapist (AMFT / ACSW / APCC)

Full-Time | Hybrid | Long Beach, CA

Spanish Fluency Required

Early-Career Associates Encouraged to Apply

Clinical Session Rate: $35–$43 per kept clinical session, depending on experience

About Hygieia

Hygieia Behavioral Health Foundation is a community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to culturally responsive, evidence-based mental health care for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other historically underserved communities.

We provide mild-to-moderate outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Because Hygieia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, eligible employment may qualify toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for employees with qualifying federal student loans.

Position Overview

We are seeking a bilingual Spanish-speaking Associate Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC) to join our outpatient team.

The clinician must be comfortable providing psychotherapy in both English and Spanish and working with children ages 5+, adolescents, adults, couples/married partners, and families. Providing couples/marriage and family therapy is a required part of this position.

This is a full-time hybrid position with a consistent afternoon/evening schedule. As with most outpatient therapy positions, caseloads build gradually as referrals are assigned. New clinicians should expect their schedules to grow over time rather than beginning with a full caseload.

Required Schedule

Monday: Off

Tuesday: Telehealth, approximately 2:00–8:00 PM

Wednesday: Telehealth, approximately 2:00–8:00 PM

Thursday: In person, approximately 2:00–8:00 PM

Friday: In person, approximately 2:00–8:00 PM

Saturday: In person, approximately 2:00–8:00 PM

Sunday: Off

The final appointment of the day begins at 7:00 PM.

Consistent availability during these hours is required. Afternoon, evening, and Saturday availability is important for accommodating school-aged children, families, couples, and working adults.

The work schedule includes required rest periods and other applicable break requirements in accordance with California law.

Caseload Expectations

The position is structured around up to approximately 30 available client appointment slots per week, with an expectation of maintaining approximately 25 kept clinical appointments per week once the caseload is established.

The full work schedule also includes required rest periods and may include documentation, supervision, approved administrative responsibilities, and other required work. Therefore, not every scheduled work hour is necessarily a bookable client appointment.

Caseloads build gradually based on referrals, client availability, clinical fit, cancellations, and scheduling needs.

Compensation

• $35–$43 per kept clinical session, depending on experience
• The stated $35–$43 rate is the clinical session rate, rather than a flat hourly rate for all working time
• A limited amount of paid administrative time is available each week for approved non-clinical responsibilities
• Required compensable non-session work is paid in accordance with applicable California wage-and-hour requirements
• Late cancellation/no-show compensation is available when the applicable client fee is successfully collected, in accordance with practice policy
• Weekly clinical supervision is provided in accordance with applicable California BBS requirements

Additional information regarding session compensation, administrative pay, cancellation/no-show compensation, and payroll procedures will be reviewed during the interview and onboarding process.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance is available to eligible full-time employees who meet the applicable 30-hour-per-week eligibility requirements.

• Hygieia contributes toward employee-only medical coverage
• Employer-paid vision coverage
• Dental coverage available; employer contribution is subject to final plan selection
• Optional supplemental benefits may also be available
• Specific medical, dental, and vision plan options, employee costs, eligibility, and coverage terms are subject to final plan selection and applicable carrier terms
• As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, eligible employment with Hygieia may qualify toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for employees with qualifying federal student loans

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy to children ages 5+, adolescents, and adults
• Provide couples/marriage and family therapy
• Provide psychotherapy in both English and Spanish
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and evaluate client needs
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Provide culturally responsive, evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Complete accurate and timely progress notes, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers, schools, and community resources when clinically appropriate Attend required weekly clinical supervision
• Participate in limited administrative or practice-related responsibilities as assigned
• Maintain professional, ethical, legal, and California BBS standards

Hygieia provides mild-to-moderate outpatient psychotherapy and does not provide intensive community-based mental health services.

Preferred Clinical Approaches

We value clinicians with experience or interest in:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Integrative/Holistic approaches
• Culturally responsive therapy

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Current California Board of Behavioral Sciences registration as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC
• Fluent in Spanish and able to conduct psychotherapy sessions in Spanish
• Comfortable providing therapy to both children ages 5+ and adults
• Comfortable providing couples/marriage and family therapy
• Experience with children, adolescents, couples, and/or families preferred
• Strong organizational and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to learn and use an electronic health record system
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ideally has approximately one year or more remaining before anticipated licensure

Why Join Hygieia?

This role provides an opportunity for associates seeking:

• Weekly clinical supervision and mentorship
• Experience providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy
• Opportunities to provide therapy in both Spanish and English
• Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan
• A consistent hybrid schedule
• Afternoon, evening, and Saturday caseload opportunities
• A mission-driven nonprofit practice environment
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Potential PSLF-qualifying employment

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your clinical interests and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Beach, CA 90807

Hygieia Behavioral Health Foundation is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and serving diverse communities.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities, schedules, and activities may change based on organizational and client needs.

Pay: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently have 1,500 or fewer hours toward licensure completed?
• Are you comfortable gradu…