Family Wellness Program Therapist

Homeless Children's Network

Family Wellness Program Therapist providing mental health services to families and children in San Francisco. Collaborating with caregivers and communities to promote emotional well-being in a hybrid role.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and families
Diagnose mental health and behavioral disorders in accordance with DSM guidelines (as applicable)
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, family-centered treatment plans
Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches
Support children and caregivers in addressing emotional regulation, behavior concerns, trauma, attachment, and relational issues
Collaborate with parents, guardians, and caregivers to strengthen parenting skills and family functioning
Coordinate care with schools, medical providers, social services, and other community partners
Monitor client progress and adjust interventions based on clinical outcomes
Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in compliance with legal, ethical, and agency standards
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision
Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and mandated reporting when required
Advocate for children and families to ensure access to appropriate resources and services
Deliver culturally responsive and inclusive services that respect diversity and family values
Comply with professional ethics, licensing requirements, and continuing education standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Obtained at least a Master's Degree, especially in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work/Social Welfare, Marriage and Family Therapy, or similarly related field
Experienced and knowledgeable in child development, especially in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, POC) families and communities; Familiar with resources and communities in San Francisco.
Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) or active in the registration process - need to provide documentation by phone screen stage.
License-eligible or licensed in California
Preferably experienced in provision of therapy through EPSDT (MediCal)
Working knowledge/experience related to issues of homelessness and domestic violence
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Positive attitude and team play with proven ability to work with people of different intersecting identities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Commuter stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

diagnosis of mental health disordersindividualized treatment plansevidence-based therapytrauma-informed approachescrisis interventionsafety planningclinical documentationcase consultationsmultidisciplinary team collaborationchild development

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationteamworkadvocacycultural responsivenessempathypositive attitudeinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingflexibility

Certifications

Master's Degree in Counseling PsychologyMaster's Degree in Clinical PsychologyMaster's Degree in Social WorkRegistered with the Board of Behavioral ScienceLicense-eligible in California