Bilingual Lead Clinician

Job Description:

Bilingual Lead Clinician

Job Description

EXEMPT:
No SALARY LEVEL: $32-$38 per hour

DEPARTMENT:
Lifeworks Behavioral Health

LOCATION:

1260 N. Dutton, Santa Rosa

REPORTS TO:

Clinical Director

HOURS:

FT 40 hours per week

Date: 10/2025 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 (Sonoma

CAN), 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 $32-$38 per hour, depending on experience. 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, Cal Perks
• 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

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. 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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, 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
• 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
• Prepares and submits quarterly and other reports as needed for funding and program evaluation
• Assists with the hiring and training of other program staff
• 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.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 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…