Therapist / Clinician (Chula Vista)

Therapist/ Clinician

New Alternatives, Inc. – Chula Vista, CA

New Alternatives, Inc. – County-wide services

-Are you looking for a rewarding career?

-Are you looking for excellent clinical supervision to prepare you for the BBS exam?

-Do you want to help kids and families who have been traumatized?

-Would you enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them stabilize after the crisis and link them to needed resources and support?

What we offer:

• Excellent medical and dental benefits (low month costs, low copayments!!) -Available for FT 80 or FT 60 staff!!
• Vacation, Sick Time, flexible time based on individual/family needs
• 403 B Plan that allows you to save money before being taxed on it
• NO cost CEUs!!
• Family Fit Program through LA Fitness
• Extensive clinical supervision and training opportunities
• Many opportunities for advancement within our agency
• Raise opportunities before yearly anniversary dates
• Mileage reimbursement, paid drive time
• Supportive team environment
• MA/MS PAID internships!
• Referral BONUSES for referrals who successfully become team members!!

Crisis Action & Connection Program (CAC) is a crisis intervention bridge program. CAC receives referrals from ESU, PERT, MCRT, and Children’s psychiatric hospitals. CAC works with kids ages 6-18 and their families to help minimize the crisis and connect them to long-term mental health services. CAC provides individual and family therapy as well as case management services. Services are conducted either in the home, school, or CAC office. Mileage reimbursement is provided. The therapist/clinician will work simultaneously with an assigned mental health worker or a parent partner. CAC serves youth and families from diverse backgrounds with a variety of needs. The therapist/clinician will collaborate with hospitals, schools, and other providers to properly connect the families to long-term mental health services. Training is provided, clinical BBS approved group and individual supervision is provided.

Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

CAC Therapist/ Clinician beginning salary: 62K-70K, depending on experience and hours towards licensure.

Skills/Requirements:

• Must have a Masters's degree from an accredited university and be registered with the BBS as an ASW or AMFT with a number.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Use of own car, as services occur throughout San Diego County.
• Provide engaging services for families and youth
• Work dependably and part of the team
• Be solution-focused
• Knowledgeable in clinical theory and frameworks

NAI/ EOE

Please email resume on this site or fax to 619.591.5744

Please note Clinician position

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.

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment and in-home support services.