Bilingual Mental Health Therapist (Spanish & English)

Job Title: Bilingual Mental Health Therapist (Spanish/English)

Reports to: Clinical & Program Director

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status: Exempt

Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - Split Remote / In-Person

Job Description Last Revised: May 2026

Summary: The CSCLA Bilingual Mental Health Therapist is an integral member of the clinical and programs team, providing support and resources at CSCLA main and satellite locations. The role is responsible for the facilitation of support groups for people affected by cancer and for providing brief therapy for individuals, couples, children, and families. The Bilingual Mental Health Therapist assists with the overall CSCLA program by leading orientation meetings, conducting customized support plan meetings, assisting with program outreach, etc. This role regularly interacts with CSCLA participants, potential participants, program staff, trainees, hospital and community-based organization partners, and volunteers, and has a strong understanding of CSCLA’s psychosocial support for cancer patients and their loved ones.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provision of Clinical Services:

·      Conduct customized support plan meetings and orientations with new participants;

·      Facilitate in-person and virtual support groups within the framework of the Cancer Support Community model;

·      Conduct brief individual, couples, and/or family therapy sessions utilizing a brief therapy model;

·      Provide onsite, offsite, and virtual support services and administrative duties in coordination with Program and Clinical teams utilizing CSC group model;

·      Travel to offsite partnership sites for delivery of direct services;

·      Participate in Child, Teen and Family events to support our Spanish-speaking participants (e.g., Family Fun Night, CTF Education and Social events, parent, and pediatric individual counseling);

·      Become proficient in and implement Cancer Support Source (CSS) Distress Screening and review resource reports with participants;

·      Work as part of the Admin team to continuously review and improve the onboarding process;

·      Provide documentation for all patient contact, including intake and progress notes, support group attendance, contact logs, authorizations to release information, etc.;

·      Attend regular clinical team meetings, admin meetings, and staff meetings;

·      Model professionalism across all professional and community relationships;

·      Communicate regularly via phone, email, and/or video meetings with CSCLA administrative and clinical staff.

Community Outreach:

·      Act as an agency representative at outreach events, satellite partnerships, etc.;

·      Seek out, register for, and attend health fairs and appropriate community events;

·      Identify and build relationships with relevant community organizations and hospital systems to build database of local resources and steward robust partnership;

Resource Navigation:

·      Link patients to various resources (e.g., financial and transportation assistance) and support virtual and onsite educational programming;

·      Assist individuals with applying for various collaborative resources (e.g., Affordable Care Program, Tablet rentals, BEAR Fund, research/clinical trial opportunities);

·      Engage with various Los Angeles Promotoras groups;

·      Stay current with mental health, wellness, and education programs & services provided by Cancer Support Community.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Salary and Benefits 

Pay Range Depending Upon Experience: $70,000-$85,000 

In addition to a competitive salary, CSCLA offers comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage; paid vacation, sick time, and personal days; and optional participation in an employee-contribution retirement plan. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. As an organization committed to creating access to supportive care for all, it is our goal to apply a lens of racial and health equity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles encourages applications from all qualified individuals, without regard to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, (dis)ability, physical and emotional health, age, religious commitment, political perspective, and individuals and communities that have and continue to be underrepresented and often marginalized.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Education/Experience

·       Clinical mental health professional with knowledge of psychosocial oncology and/or related experience (i.e. ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD)

·       Minimum of two years post-graduate experience preferred, including group facilitation, community outreach, and program development and management experience;

·       Strong clinical skills, including group therapy experience and ability to work with issues surrounding chronic and life-threatening illness;

·       Knowledge of the local community, cancer support services and organizations;

·       Effective oral and written communications;

·       Computer literacy.

Language Ability

The following abilities are required in English and Spanish. Ability to read and interpret documents such as permits, instructions, and manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of medical professionals, donors, volunteers, or employees of organization.

Certificates and Licenses

Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related field is required. Licensed clinical therapist (LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, etc.) preferred. Documentation of licensure and malpractice insurance coverage is required.

Please submit resume to Sigall Cahn, LCSW: jobs@cancersupportla.org. Due to the large number of applicants, please know that we cannot respond personally to each application or accept phone call inquires.

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, culture, age, disability, gender, HIV status, or sexual orientation.