Outpatient Clinician / Therapist

Outpatient Clinician/ Therapist

New Alternatives, Inc. – Chula Vista, CA

Do you enjoy working with youth and families? Do you have a passion for helping youth to develop resilience, hope, coping and regulation skills?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

Beginning salary range: $64,000-68,000 yearly depending on education, experience, language abilities and number of clinical hours.

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

• Master's Degree is REQUIRED AND registration with Board of Behavioral Sciences/intern number (or verification that you have submitted the required paperwork)
• 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 within the agency, salary is higher based on license. 

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: $64,000-68,000 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you lived outside of California in the past five years?

Experience:

• working with youth who struggle with mental health issues: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered with CA BBS as AMFT, APCC, ACSW or Licensed (Required)

Work Location: In person