Advanced School-Based Mental Health Therapist

YMCA of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego seeks a Mental Health Therapist Advanced to deliver direct therapeutic services including assessments, individual, group, and crisis counseling for youth and families. The role requires completion of 1,500 clinical hours toward CA BBS licensure and prescribes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in school-based and community settings.

Responsibilities include case management, treatment planning, collaboration with schools, and coordination of services across programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work (ASW) or Professional Clinical Counselor is required.
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science as a pre-licensed clinician is required.
• 1,500 clinical and client contact hours post BBS registration are required.
• California license eligible clinician with two years post-master’s degree experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and crisis counseling to participants; facilitate groups for current and former participants; conduct clinical assessments, service plan development, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Educate service staff on mental health topics and facilitate treatment planning and case management goals.
• Provide information and referrals regarding other program services, mental health, medication management and substance use counseling.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet contract goals and provide high-quality, engaging service.
• Complete counseling intake and psychosocial assessments; maintain case records and confidentiality; collect pre/post program data.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to ensure continuity of care; perform administrative tasks and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Self-awareness

Adaptability

Teamwork

Multitasking

Culturally responsive

Adolescents & families experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Social Work/Marital & Family Therapy

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The YMCA of San Diego seeks a Mental Health Therapist Advanced to deliver direct therapeutic services including assessments, individual, group, and crisis counseling for youth and families. The role requires completion of 1,500 clinical hours toward CA BBS licensure and prescribes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in school-based and community settings.

Responsibilities include case management, treatment planning, collaboration with schools, and coordination of services across programs