Family Wellness Program Therapist
Homeless Children's Network
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Commuter stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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