Bilingual Medical Interpreter (1099 Independent Contractor)

Position Overview

Integrated Behavioral Technologies (IBT) is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) 1099 Independent Contractor Medical Interpreter to support communication between clinical providers and Spanish-speaking individuals and families receiving psychological and autism assessment services.

This contractor will primarily support IBT's psychology team in the respective area and assist with IBT's mobile assessment clinic, which travels throughout Kansas to increase access to evaluation services in rural and underserved communities. The contractor will provide accurate, culturally responsive interpretation to help ensure clients and families can fully participate in the evaluation process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial, and culturally appropriate interpretation between English-speaking clinical providers and Spanish-speaking clients and families.
• Provide interpretation during psychological assessment appointments, including autism evaluations, clinical interviews, developmental histories, and parent/caregiver interviews.
• Support communication during feedback appointments in which providers review evaluation findings, diagnoses, recommendations, and available resources with families.
• Interpret questions, instructions, and explanations provided by psychologists and other clinical professionals throughout the evaluation process.
• Maintain the accuracy and meaning of all communication without adding, omitting, or changing information.
• Use appropriate medical and psychological terminology while ensuring information is communicated in language that is understandable to families.
• Assist families in understanding appointment procedures, evaluation expectations, consent processes, and follow-up recommendations.
• Communicate any language-related barriers or concerns to the appropriate clinical provider.
• Maintain professional boundaries and impartiality during all interpreted interactions.
• Protect confidential client information and comply with HIPAA and applicable privacy requirements.
• Coordinate contracted interpretation services and availability with IBT staff as needed.
• Provide interpretation services within the contractor's respective service area and accept assignments for IBT's mobile assessment clinics as mutually agreed upon.
• Support IBT's efforts to improve accessibility of psychological and autism assessment services for Spanish-speaking and underserved communities.
• Complete any required documentation related to contracted interpretation services.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, including strong verbal communication skills in both languages.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of medical interpreter training or willingness to complete an approved interpreter training program.
• Knowledge of medical, behavioral health, psychological, and developmental terminology preferred.
• Ability to communicate accurately and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in sensitive clinical situations.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with psychologists, other clinical professionals, and administrative staff.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the contractor's respective service area, with occasional travel to other Kansas communities as mutually agreed upon.
• Flexibility to accept interpretation assignments at various clinic and community-based locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a medical, behavioral health, or mental health interpreter.
• Formal training in healthcare or behavioral health interpretation.
• Experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, or families receiving autism-related services.
• Familiarity with psychological evaluations, autism assessments, and developmental terminology.
• Experience working in clinical, educational, healthcare, or community-based settings.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive practices when working with diverse families.

Professional Expectations and Role Boundaries

The interpreter provides contracted interpretation services to support effective communication throughout the evaluation process. The interpreter does not independently provide clinical opinions, make diagnostic recommendations, administer or score psychological assessments, or interpret test results.

The interpreter is expected to:

• Interpret communication as accurately and completely as possible, using first-person communication when appropriate.
• Remain impartial and avoid providing personal opinions, advice, or recommendations.
• Notify the provider when clarification is needed or when a concept does not have a direct linguistic equivalent.
• Avoid independently explaining clinical findings or making statements on behalf of the provider.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and families.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable HIPAA, ethical, and privacy requirements.
• Provide services in accordance with the agreed-upon scope of each contracted assignment.

Work Environment and Travel

The independent contractor will provide interpretation services within their respective service area and may accept assignments supporting IBT's mobile assessment clinic. Services may be provided at IBT clinic locations and various community-based locations throughout Kansas.

Contracted assignments may involve:

• Travel to rural and underserved communities throughout Kansas.
• Providing interpretation in clinic settings and community-based locations.
• Coordinating interpretation services with clinical providers and families.
• Occasional overnight travel when applicable to mutually agreed-upon assignments.

Independent Contractor Classification

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not a traditional employee position. The contractor will provide interpretation services on an assignment basis, with specific services, locations, and compensation agreed upon between the contractor and Integrated Behavioral Technologies. The contractor is responsible for applicable taxes and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.

If interested, apply today!

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Job Type: 1099 - Contractor

Pay: (Can be negotiated based on education and experience)