Licensed or Licensed Eligible Clinician

Clinical Therapist- Licensed or Licensed Eligible Clinical Therapist

Join our private nonprofit serving underserved and marginalized families.

CAC is an intensive Outpatient Mental Health Program contracted with San Diego Behavioral Health. We provide 1:1, and family therapy for diverse families typically suffering with trauma and need for mental health services.

Practice includes opportunities for providing crisis therapy, MI, DBT, CBT and TF-CBT modalities as well as expressive arts therapy and a high level of clinical supervision & support with LCSW and LMFT on site. We are located in Chula Vista. Our clinicians enjoy a multidisciplinary team approach working with mental health workers, family partners and a psychiatrist.

We are looking for both Licensed or licensed eligible clinicians.

An LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or ASW, AMFT, APCC is required as well as registration with BBS.

• Provide family driven, youth centered therapy for youth experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Dynamic trauma informed agency provides in-home mental health services to youth & families.
• Partner with the program and community to decrease suicidality and increase hope.
• Excellent opportunity to work with children & teens, typically age 6 -17 years old.
• Partner with families from diverse backgrounds with a variety of needs.
• Be a part of a Trauma Informed Agency that incorporates evidence based practices.
• Become equipped with an expansive knowledge of an array of community resources.
• Provide short term individual and family therapy.
• Advocate for youth and families within the educational system.
• Collaborate with a variety of clinics to promote the well being of each youth, their family and the community.
• Position is diverse & challenging with a high level of direct service.
• Agency has an excellent training program including TIC, CSEC, LGBTQ, substance use and additional training opportunities.
• BBS approved supervision.
• Outpatient County Mental Health Contract.
• Collaborate with hospitals, schools, and other providers.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Fast paced dynamic environment with a compassionate multidisciplinary team

Skills/Requirements:

• Licensed required with BBS in California. (Exceptions may be considered if registered with BBS pending approval with license from another state.)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills a plus
• Use of own car, as services take place throughout San Diego County. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Competitive benefit package offered for full time employees.

Compensation depends on experience and skills.

Employment type: full-time

Non-profit organization

NAI/ EOE

Please email resume and/or fax 619.591.5744

Please note: Clinical Therapist Licensed or Licensed Eligible

New Alternatives, Inc. falls under the California Public Health Order and is additionally required by our county contract to ensure that all employees are vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

COVID-19 considerations:

We are taking precautions due to COVID-19 and all our efforts will be thoroughly explained in the initial job interview.