Adaptive Youth Therapist - Trauma-Informed, Cross-Program

& Family Law, Inc; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (403(b) with employer"

Paid time off

Wellness programs

EAP

Education discounts

Career advancement

Loan forgiveness programs

Bonus structure for offsite programs

Job summary

San Diego Center for Children seeks a Floating Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy to children and adolescents with complex needs. This role supports programs across Academy and Residential settings, ensuring continuity of care and program stability.

You will work with families, schools, and community providers, conducting assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth in residential, academy or program assigned.
• Complete assessments, case management, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide clinical intervention and stabilization support.
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with Medi-Cal, CCL, and other funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services across Academy and Residential programs to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, schools, and community providers.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Maintain ethical standards and confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA.

Job description

San Diego Center for Children seeks a Floating Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy to children and adolescents with complex needs. This role supports programs across Academy and Residential settings, ensuring continuity of care and program stability.

You will work with families, schools, and community providers, conducting assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation.