Outpatient Clinical Therapist - Mental Health & SUD

HealthRIGHT 360; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360 is seeking a Clinical Therapist I for outpatient services to provide culturally competent mental health and substance use treatment within a medical setting. You will perform crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and short‑term counseling as part of an integrated care team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with primary care and behavioral health staff, adherence to licensure standards, and ongoing professional development. Union-eligible with a standard daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT/APCC/ACSW).
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Experience with substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses and manages mental illness/substance use disorder within individual client sessions.
• Successfully de-escalates clients in psychiatric or emotional management emergencies; facilitates group therapy which fosters safety and consistency.
• Utilizes appropriate referral and collateral sources to best support each client.
• Uses tests, measurements, and measurement scales for general and specific assessments as well as objective patient criteria in the provision of services and evaluation procedures.
• Documents care promptly following charting protocols and applicable California licensing requirements.

Skills

Cal driver's license

Crisis intervention

Culturally competent care

Education

Master’s degree in related field

BBS registration (AMFT/APCC/ACSW)

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

HealthRIGHT 360 is seeking a Clinical Therapist I for outpatient services to provide culturally competent mental health and substance use treatment within a medical setting. You will perform crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and short‑term counseling as part of an integrated care team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with primary care and behavioral health staff, adherence to licensure standards, and ongoing professional development. Union-eligible with a standard daytime schedule.