Bilingual Mental Health Therapist (Spanish) – Outpatient Trauma and Violence Recovery

About the role

The Center for Hope is LifeBridge Health's hospital-based violence intervention program — one of the only programs in Maryland treating violence as a public health crisis. Our bilingual Mental Health Therapists provide trauma-informed outpatient therapy to survivors and families, supported by a multidisciplinary team and weekly clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to survivors of psychological trauma and violence, using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Conduct thorough intake evaluations and manage an ongoing outpatient caseload
• Develop and implement culturally responsive treatment plans that reflect each participant's background and lived experience
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and community partners to ensure coordinated, whole-person care

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Active Maryland licensure: LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish (required)
• 1–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in trauma-informed or community-based settings
• Availability to work 3 evenings per week (schedule: Monday–Thursday 10am–7pm, Friday 9am–5pm)
• Comfort with hybrid in-office and remote/virtual service delivery

Qualifications

• Experience working with trauma survivors and families
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of trauma-informed care
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Spanish
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care models
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package
• Free Parking
• Weekly clinical supervision supporting licensure advancement
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Hybrid flexibility for virtual client sessions

Pay

$74 to $85K dependent on experience and internal equity

Schedule

Full-time - Day and Evening shifts - 9:00am-5:30pm