Child and Family Therapist

Homeless Children's Network

Child and Family Therapist delivering Afri-centric, trauma-informed therapy for children and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in San Francisco. Conducting assessments, treatment planning, care coordination, and crisis support.

Posted 8/5/2026contractSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments and diagnosing mental health disorders in children and families, while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Proficient in providing evidence-based therapy and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance family functioning and access to resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree in Counseling PsychologyLicensed or License-Eligible in CaliforniaExperience in Child DevelopmentKnowledge of Trauma-Informed ApproachesExcellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive AssessmentsDiagnosis of Mental Health DisordersIndividualized Treatment PlansEvidence-Based TherapyCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationSafety PlanningMandated ReportingFamiliarity with EPSDTUnderstanding of Systemic Oppression

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvocacyEmotional Regulation SupportCultural ResponsivenessAbility to Work with Diverse Identities

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science

Industry Keywords

BIPOC FamiliesChild DevelopmentTraumaAttachment IssuesRelational IssuesMultidisciplinary Team MeetingsCommunity ResourcesSan Francisco CommunitiesHomelessnessDomestic Violence

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 with 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
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
Comply with professional ethics, licensing requirements, and continuing education standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Master's Degree, especially in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work/Social Welfare, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
Experience and knowledge in child development, especially in BIPOC families and communities
Familiarity with resources and communities in San Francisco
Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science or active in the registration process, with documentation required by the phone screen stage
License-eligible or licensed in California
Preferably experienced in providing therapy through EPSDT (Medi-Cal)
Working knowledge or experience related to homelessness and domestic violence
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with people of different intersecting identities
Understanding of how race, ethnicity, culture, language, region, poverty, sexual and gender identity, age, education, opportunities, resources, and systemic oppression impact mental health

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Commuter stipend