REGISTERED CLINICIAN

Vista Hill Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Vista Hill Foundation is hiring a Clinician to deliver mental health services within the Parent Care Family Recovery program in San Diego. The clinician will oversee assessment, planning and delivery of services, ensuring documentation and billing comply with contracts and regulations.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential. Required: Master's degree, CA BBS license/registration, 2–4 years in behavioral health, valid CA driver’s license, and ability to serve diverse

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and licensure in California.
• Licensure or registration with CA Board of Behavioral Science in good standing.
• 2–4 years experience in behavioral health settings.
• Ability to work with diverse, culturally informed populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling/mental health services
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Provide clinical assessments, intervention and support to clients
• Complete proper clinical documentation promptly

Skills

Counseling/mental health services

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree

CA BBS License/Registration

Job description

Parent Care Family Recovery Services are designed for chemically dependent women and their families who are at high risk for child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. A majority of women in treatment also have a dual psychiatric diagnosis and a host of physical health related issues.

THE POSITION

The Clinician is responsible for the clinical integrity, assessment, planning and delivery of mental health services to the client. She/he assures that all provided services, program documentation, and billing are consistent with company policies and various county and community contracts and any federal, state, county, and district requirements. Duties include:

• Provide counseling/mental health services
• Practice as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Provide clinical assessments, intervention and support to clients.
• Complete proper clinical documentation in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree
• ACSW/AMFT/APHA/APCC, registration or License in good standing with the CA Board of Behavioral Science.
• Experience working in a mental health program or clinic, treatment facility or other behavioral health setting.
• 2-4 years professional experience in working with target population.
• Experience and knowledge in assessment and treatment theories for target population.
• Valid CA drivers license and reliable transportation required.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and TB test.
• Must offer certain linguistic, gender, cultural and ethnic specific skills: must be able to work with culturally diverse population.

HOURS

30 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8:30-2:30pm (Wednesday hours may be adjusted for clinical supervision)

PAY

$33.50 for Registered

$35.25 for Licensed

These are starting rates and may be adjusted up based on education and experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in these job titles for 2026 are paid:

$33.50 – $37.08 for Registered; and

$37.07- $38.20 for Licensed

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable). Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Employees who work less than 30 hours a week do not qualify for healthcare benefits.

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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