Child and Family Therapist / Clinician

Do you enjoy working with youth and families? Do you have a passion for helping youth stabilize and make positive changes in their lives?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

●      Excellent medical and dental benefits (low monthly costs, low copayments!!). Available for FT 80 or FT 60 staff.

●      Vacation, Sick Time; Flexible schedules available that promote work-life balance.

●      403 B Plan: a tax-deferred retirement arrangement that allows employees to set aside a portion of their pay on a pre-tax basis.

●      Family Fit Program through LA Fitness

●      Extensive clinical supervision and no cost training opportunities, that include CEUs

●      Many opportunities for advancement within our agency

●      Raise opportunities prior to yearly anniversary dates

●      Mileage reimbursement

●      Therapeutic activities budget

●      Supportive team environment

●      Referral BONUSES for referrals who successfully become team members!

South Bay Clinic (SBC)

South Bay Clinic provides mental health services to youth ages 11-18 who reside onsite at the residential facility in Chula Vista. SBC services clients who are referred one of two routes: CWS or Probation. Clinicians provide individual, family and group therapy as well as case management services. Clinicians work closely with client’s support networks to assist in decreasing mental health barriers and maladaptive behaviors such as aggression, AWOL, drug use, CSEC behaviors and chronic defiance. Common diagnoses include MDD, GAD, PTSD, ADHD, DMDD, ODD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, and more. Services are conducted onsite, however mileage reimbursement is available should services take place off-site. Clinicians will collaborate frequently with support networks to assist clients in their transition to lower level of care environments such as reunification with caregivers, extended family, foster care, or transitional housing programs. Training is provided. Clinicians will receive clinical individual and group supervision by contracted BBS approved personnel. Work setting is 100% in-person.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

●      Engages youth and family in strength based, trauma focused individual, group and family services

●      Diagnoses a client's problems by collecting and evaluating information about the youth's history and presenting behaviors.

●      Develops a treatment plan by establishing treatment goals with the youth; determining treatment modalities

●      Monitors progress toward treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting services provided as clinically indicated

●      Assures quality service for clients by working closely with families, foster families, other identified support networks, CASAs, Educational right holders, and referral sources (Child Welfare Services or Probation).

●      Ensure ongoing collaboration with with CWS and PO

●      Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and county trainings

●      Adheres to critical documentation deadlines (weekly, monthly and quarterly). Must possess good time management skills.

Skills/Qualifications:

●      Master's Degree AND registration with Board of Behavioral Sciences/intern number is REQUIRED

●      Experience and skill in working effectively with children and families, strongly preferred

●      1 year experience providing individual, group and family therapy, strongly encouraged

●      Licensed positions (LCSW, MFT, LPCC) also available

●      Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

○      Experience providing individual group and family therapy

○      Experience with substance use disorders

○      Experience working within residential setting

○      Bilingual Preferred (Spanish)

Beginning salary range: $60,000-67,000 yearly depending on education, experience, language abilities and number of clinical hours

New Alternatives, Inc. has a 45 year history of providing effective services with children, youth and families including: residential, foster care, in-home supportive services, outpatient services, transitional housing and school based services for children, adolescents and families who have survived complex trauma in both San Diego and Orange county.

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and/or desire in assisting the agency carry out this culture.

Language:

●     Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

●     Registered with the CA BBS as AMFT, APCC, ACSW (Required)