CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW only. Newly licensed providers eligible.

COMPENSATION

• Equivalent to $70 per rendered clinical session (54+ minutes), inclusive of paid administrative time.

• W2 position.

JOB TYPE

Full-time only.

After hire, the clinician will complete onboarding and credentialing with selected insurance panels. During the credentialing period, which is anticipated to last approximately two months but may vary, the clinician will maintain their current employment or other professional commitments, as client services will NOT begin until credentialing with our primary insurance panel is complete.

Once credentialing is finalized, the clinician will open their schedule and transition directly into a full-time caseload primarily based on this insurance panel.

DESCRIPTION

Cholula Psychological Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated BILINGUAL, Spanish-speaking LICENSED Mental Health Therapist/Counselor to join our dynamic private practice team and make a meaningful difference in our community. Led by our bilingual clinical director—a licensed psychologist fluent in both English and Spanish—we have earned a strong reputation for providing culturally sensitive care, particularly to the Spanish-speaking community. Join us in offering empathetic and culturally relevant therapy services to ENGLISH & SPANISH speaking adults, couples, parents, children, and adolescents. Here are some reasons you’ll enjoy working with Cholula Psychological Services:

• SUPPORTIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT: Experience a workplace where your well-being and professional growth are top priorities. We foster a collaborative team culture built on trust, open dialogue, and mutual respect, ensuring a supportive environment where you can thrive and feel valued.

• MENTORSHIP: Benefit from supportive mentorship to strengthen your professional expertise and cultural competence. Our licensed psychologist offers culturally informed support as needed, helping you effectively engage with our diverse clientele, including a substantial number of Latinx and Hispanic individuals.

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: We are committed to fostering your professional growth through ongoing training, optional or as-needed supervision, and continuing education.

• PRIVATE PRACTICE: Enjoy the benefits of a private practice setting, including flexible scheduling. Our attentive administrative staff manages patient registration, billing, referrals and more, allowing you to focus on patient care.

• MULTICULTURAL PATIENT POPULATION: Serve a diverse range of clients, with a high percentage of patients identifying as Latinx, Hispanic, and Spanish-speaking. Provide services in English and Spanish.

• HYBRID & FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE: You will set your own work schedule, with appointment possibilities for mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, as well as remote and in-office.

• STREAMLINED DOCUMENTATION: Enjoy our digital-only, electronic health records system. No paper charts are used, and in general, your documentation requirements will be limited to basic progress notes (date, time, service type, etc.) and brief psychotherapy notes (Symptoms, Intervention, Response, Overall, Plan). Treatment plan length is approximately 3/4 page in length and conducted on a 6 month basis.

• STREAMLINED INSURANCE PANELING: Be ready to provide insurance-based services in approximately 30-90 days (select panels).

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION: We offer a competitive compensation model that includes medical benefits, dental benefits, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

REQUIREMENTS—NO EXCEPTIONS

• Master’s degree.

• Valid California BBS licensure: LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. Newly licensed providers are eligible to apply.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. The position requires providing a portion of clinical services in Spanish.

• After hire, the clinician will complete onboarding and credentialing with selected insurance panels. During the credentialing period, which is anticipated to last approximately two months but may vary, the clinician will maintain their current employment or other professional commitments, as client services will NOT begin until credentialing with our primary insurance panel is complete. Once credentialing is finalized, the clinician will open their schedule and transition directly into a full-time caseload primarily based on this insurance panel.

• Availability to offer BOTH in-office and virtual appointments. NO EXCEPTIONS. Clinicians must commit to a minimum of 15 in-office hours per week, scheduled during high-demand periods, defined as weekday appointments after 3:00 p.m. and/or any time on Saturdays. Clinic office space is provided.

• Ability to conduct an average of 30 clinical sessions per week (54+ min. each) once fully credentialed with the primary insurance panel. This requirement does not apply during the introductory credentialing period prior to the start of client services.

• Weekly scheduling availability for 35 hours of client services, with 30 counts of rendered 1-hour (54+ min) clinical sessions. The added 5 hours of scheduling availability helps compensate for client cancellations, unfilled appointment slots, and the like and is to be used completing documentation and case management requirements.

• Reliable home internet connection and computer, capable of supporting tele-health sessions and meeting documentation and communication requirements.

• Proficiency in using electronic health records, with an ability to complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• US citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

• Empathetic and compassionate, with a genuine desire to help others

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to ethically engage and retain patients

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to the unique needs of Spanish-speaking populations

• High drive to succeed

• Strong work ethic

• Self-motivated and capable of taking initiative

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, consistently able to meet deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate a variety of mental health and behavioral conditions presented by children, adolescents, and adults and develop individualized treatment plans to fit the needs of each patient using appropriate diagnostic criteria.

• Conduct culturally appropriate individual, family, and couples counseling using evidence-based approaches.

• Complete and sign clinical notes and documentation within 24 hours of rendering services.

COMEPESATION (expanded description):

Compensation is session-based and structured to be equivalent to $70 per rendered clinical session (54+ minutes), inclusive of paid administrative time. This is a W-2 position.

• Routine Clinical Session (54+ minutes) are compensated at $64 per session + administrative time

• Treatment planning sessions (54+ minutes), when required, are compensated as a clinical session at $64 per session + administrative time

• Administrative Time:

  • Required administrative and non-clinical work — including documentation, treatment planning, care coordination, case management, staff meetings, and other required duties — is compensated at $24 per hour and is paid for time actually worked.

  • Administrative time generally correlates with clinical workload. Administrative work typically averages approximately 15 minutes per routine clinical session and approximately 1 hour per treatment planning session.

When full clinical workload expectations are met, the combined compensation structure is designed to be equivalent to approximately $70 per rendered routine clinical session, inclusive of paid administrative time. Compensation may vary based on clinical volume and administrative workload.

BENEFITS

• W2 position

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching

• CE credits

• Professional development assistance

• Private practice setting, with office space provided

• Flexible schedule, including in-office, remote, and weekends

• Administrative support staff

• Minimal administrative requirements, allowing focus on clinical hours

APPLICATION PROCESS

If this position sounds like a perfect fit, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume via email to rachel@cholulapsych.com, subject “APPLICATION FOR HIRE: NEW SUBMISSION,” and hiring manager Rachel Cholula will be pleased to review your application. Please include in your email answers to the following application questions. Applications will only be considered if the questions are answered.

Application Questions:

• Why are you interested in this position at Cholula Psychological Services, and why should we consider you above other candidates?

• Which CA license do you hold: LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW, and what is your number?

• A portion of the interview process is conducted in Spanish. What is your Spanish fluency level: Beginner, Intermediate, Proficient, or Advanced?

• In what city are you currently living? We want to ensure you are residing in a nearby Southern California community and can meet the in-office portion of requirements.

• Are you available to maintain your current position while waiting to be credentialed? Please explain.

• Are you available to offer a total of 15 in-office hours per week, scheduled during high-demand periods as defined above?

Thank you, and we look forward to reviewing your application!

Sincerely,

Rachel Cholula

Operations Manager

Hiring Manager