Bilingual Trauma Therapist; Spanish​/at Rape Trauma Services Burlingame, CA

Bilingual Trauma Therapist (Spanish/English Required)

Rape Trauma Services is hiring in Burlingame, CA. The role reports to the Counseling Program Director and is a full‑time exempt position. The hybrid schedule allows office, remote, and field work.
Compensation is $65,000‑$75,000 per year DOE plus a 5 % differential for bilingual fluency. Benefits include healthcare, vision and dental, 20 days accrued PTO, and a retirement plan.

• Provide trauma‑based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families in English and Spanish using TF‑CBT, EMDR, play therapy, art therapy, and other evidence‑based modalities.
• Engage and maintain a caseload of 17‑20 clients.
• Perform treatment planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, and consultation in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.
• Conduct case management and advocacy to connect families with community service providers.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision.
• Perform other agency responsibilities as needed.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a closely related mental health field and current license or registration as an Associate with BBS.
• Working knowledge of trauma, attachment, child development, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Experience with at‑risk children, families, and caregivers, especially with diverse and underserved populations.
• Organized with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously while attending to detail and quality.
• In‑depth knowledge of intersections that affect the lives of Latinos, both immigrant and U.S. born.
• Bilingual – fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT), Google Drive, and other commonly used applications.
• Valid California driver’s license, insurance, and reliable access to transportation.

Please submit a resume or CV and a cover letter via email to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). clearly labeled “Attn:
Bilingual Trauma Therapist – (Your Name)”. Your cover letter must describe your view of the core impacts of trauma on survivors, families and communities. The cover letter should be succinct and not exceed one page.

RTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is open until filled.

Rape Trauma Services (RTS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 to address the unmet need in San Mateo County for comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence and other forms of abuse. The mission of RTS is to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. RTS promotes and adopts policies, practices, and social values rooted in fairness, equity, and inclusiveness.

Services are free and delivered with linguistic and cultural competence. Major service components include 24‑hour confidential crisis line, short-term and long‑term counseling, individual and group counseling, advocacy & accompaniment, and prevention education, community outreach, and professional training.