Bilingual Outpatient Therapist

Company: Roots Through Recovery
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Signing bonus Free food & snacks Opportunity for advancement Wellness resources Benefits/Perks: Bilingual Pay Differential Professional Development Opportunities Staff Wellness Program Medical Insurance Benefits Competitive Compensation Paid Time Off Career Advancement Opportunities Introduction Roots Through Recovery has been providing comprehensive, trauma-focused addiction and mental health services in the Long Beach community since 2017. What our patients say: Roots is the most welcoming, supportive program they've ever attended. Many have tried multiple treatment programs before but haven't felt understood, or their underlying issues weren't addressed. Treating SUD and co-occurring disorders through a trauma-focused lens helps patients heal and find long-term recovery in a community of peers who care. What our staff say: Roots has allowed them to flourish in their careers, and given them the opportunity and support to learn who they are, professionally and personally. They love the creativity and freedom they're given in their roles. Job Summary Roots Through Recovery is seeking a full-time, bilingual (Spanish), associate behavioral health therapist (AMFT, ASW, APCC) with experience in substance use, mental health and trauma for our outpatient treatment program in Long Beach, CA . In this role, you will diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders, address trauma, teach communication and healthy coping skills, assist patients in addressing maladaptive behaviors, and guide them through crises as you develop their resilience. If you are an experienced therapist passionate about providing high-quality care and mental health solutions, we want to hear from you! Roots Through Recovery provides professional development for our clinicians to help them grow in their role, and provide trauma-specific modalities like EMDR, DBT and CBT. Responsibilities Establish open lines of communication for individuals with co-occurring mental health and/or substance use disorders Provide individual therapy and family therapy for individuals and/or their family members Provide trauma-focused therapy for individuals with co-occurring disorders Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments Facilitate clinically-oriented group therapy for individuals with co-occurring disorders Develop, implement and review treatment plans Collaborate with additional treatment providers and resource agencies Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner Collaborate with team members and clinical director to provide quality care for individuals Adhere to all facility and licensing standards Qualifications Fluent and able to provide clinical services in Spanish Master's degree or higher in counseling, social work, or similar field Current and unrestricted associate number for marriage and family therapy (AMFT), or clinical social work (ACSW) in CALIFORNIA Experience working with substance use disorders Previous experience as a mental health therapist Experience with PTSD and complex trauma preferred Training in EMDR a plus training will be provided if not Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly organized Self-starter

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