Behavioral Health Session Interpreter
Virtual Peace of Mind
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $30 - $40 per hour
About the role
- Support communication between clinical professionals and K–12 students/families whose primary language is not English
- Accurately convey spoken communication during counseling sessions while preserving meaning, tone, and emotional intent
- Participate in live therapy sessions, psychoeducational meetings, parent consultations, and occasional school collaboration meetings
- Maintain strict confidentiality and neutrality
- Provide real-time interpretation during individual, family, and group therapy sessions
- Interpret both directions (student/family ↔ clinician) without summarizing or altering meaning
- Preserve emotional tone and clinical nuance when translating sensitive topics
- Clarify cultural or linguistic concepts only when requested by the clinician
- Assist with parent meetings, intake appointments, treatment planning reviews, and discharge meetings
- Maintain session flow without engaging in side conversations or independent guidance
- Document interpreter participation per session requirements (attendance acknowledgment only; no clinical notes)
- Follow all HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality requirements
- Notify the team of scheduling conflicts and attend sessions punctually
Requirements
- Fluency in English and at least one additional language (verbal and comprehension)
- Ability to interpret live conversations accurately and in real time
- Comfortable interpreting emotionally sensitive topics (mental health, family dynamics, safety concerns)
- Professional communication skills with children, adolescents, and adults
- Reliable internet connection and private workspace for telehealth sessions
- Availability before and after school hours (typically 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM or 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST)
- Experience interpreting in medical, behavioral health, or school settings
- Knowledge of cultural considerations affecting communication and mental health expression
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms (Zoom or secure video systems)
- Experience working with children or adolescents
- Interpreter certification (medical or community interpreting) – preferred but not required
Benefits
- Professional Development: Access to training, resources, and continued learning opportunities aligned to role scope
- Remote by Design: Fully remote environment with clear expectations and supportive infrastructure
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
fluency in Englishfluency in additional languagereal-time interpretationdocumenting interpreter participationinterpreting emotionally sensitive topicsinterpreting in medical settingsinterpreting in behavioral health settingsinterpreting in school settingsknowledge of cultural considerationsexperience working with children
Soft Skills
professional communication skillsmaintaining confidentialityneutralityclarifying cultural conceptsreliable attendancepunctualitysession flow managementemotional tone preservationsensitivity to family dynamicsability to engage with diverse age groups
Certifications
interpreter certification (medical)interpreter certification (community)