Intensive Family Therapist

SAN-Diego-Center-For-Childre; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

The San Diego Center for Children seeks an Intensive Family Therapist to lead trauma‑informed wraparound planning for referred children and families. You will collaborate with families, medical and education partners, and community agencies to enhance supports and outcomes.

Typical caseloads cover 8–10 cases, with an emphasis on inclusion of natural supports. Requirements include a Master’s degree and California licensure eligibility; evening hours are required to meet family needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy or related field.
• Licensed or registered as required in California (or eligible).
• Experience with children, youth and families; wraparound approach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and intensive case management.
• Delivers family therapy to youth and caregivers, individual or group therapy as needed.
• Leads Wrap Team development, coordinates wrap plans, and supports transitions between phases.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Wraparound planning

Education

MSW/MA/LMFT degree

Tools

Netsmart/SmartCare

Job description

By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives. We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact?Join us - and work with purpose!POSITION BENEFITSTeam-oriented, Multidisciplinary ApproachOngoing, High-Level Learning and Development OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse EnvironmentJoint Commission Accredited OrganizationComprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet)Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) - With Employer Match Up To 3%Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)Wellness ProgramsEAP - Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discounts For Those Pursuing a Higher EducationEmployee DiscountsEmployee Recognition ProgramOpportunities for Career AdvancementMay Be Eligible For State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs For Work With Underserved PopulationsAll Offsite Programs Have a Bonus StructureAll Offsite Programs Have a Bonus Structure, Up to $10,000 Bonus Earning Potential for Clinical Positions and Up to $2,000 Bonus Earning Potential for Non-Clinical Positions!SUMMARYIntensive Family Therapist (IFT) will create and oversee a process of enhancing supports, building on strengths and meeting needs for referred children and their families using a trauma informed therapeutic wraparound planning process. IFT will partner with family, referral source, involved medical, mental health, and education providers, and other appropriate community agencies. Average caseload is 8-10. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides assessment, evaluation, plan development, collateral, crisis intervention, and intensive case management services.Provides family therapy to identified youth and their primary caregivers, and individual or group therapy as needed.Guides the Wrap Team development and process, ensuring smooth transition through the phases of the wraparound process and emphasizing inclusion of natural supports, as appropriate.Develops, coordinates, and ensures the implementation of the family wrap plan.Monitors data on treatment progress and use this data to modify the family wrap plan as needed.Locates, coordinates and develops linguistically and culturally diverse informal and formal resources and networks for families in the communities where they reside.Oversees the development of effective crisis plans, utilizing natural supports and, where needed, formal resources, and provides crisis intervention and/or linkage to crisis support.Collaborates with referral source, involved medical, mental health, and education providers, family advocacy programs, other appropriate community agencies, and other formal and informal supports as needed.Participates in fidelity and quality improvement efforts, including wrap coaching, ongoing training, and supervisions.Sustains the team commitment to Wraparound values and approach.Coordinates efforts with Parent Coach, Youth Coach, and other appropriate staff in providing supports and services.Utilizes supervision, consultation, and training as necessary to provide high quality services to youth and families in an effective manner.Maintains accurate, complete, and timely case records per SDCC policies.Required to work evenings as assigned to meet the needs of families.Fulfills training requirements including documentation training, cultural competency, HIPAA, and all applicable EBP training.Maintain clear, effective, and open communication with internal staff/programs and with community partners.Maintains current licensure and or intern registration.Other duties as assigned.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups. Ability to produce clear, concise, and clinically appropriate records.REASONING ABILITYAbility to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and public groupsPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Regular and daily use of keyboard/computer and desk work required. Due to the emotional instability of the clients the employee may be subjected to kicking, hitting, punching, biting, hair pulling, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.DIVERSITY STATEMENTThe San Diego Center for Children is committed to:Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization.Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services, and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect.Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Valid California Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation(must be willing to utilize personal vehicle for work related responsibilities)Registered Associate with the BBS (APCC, ASW, AMFT) in social work, psychology, professional clinical counseling, or marriage and family therapy in the state of CaliforniaMaster’s Degree from an Accredited UniversityDemonstrated experience working with children, youth, and/or familiesMust be available to work evening hours, including shifts scheduled until 7:00 PMPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Familiar with the model of WraparoundNetsmart or SmartCare trained