Therapist

Hope Forest Academy; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403b match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, CA is hiring a Therapist (licensed or registered LMFT/AMFT/LCSW) to serve at‑risk youth. Responsibilities include individual, family, and group therapy, treatment planning, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates will have an active license/registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, experience in residential settings, and ability to pass all screenings and background checks. Flexible shifts dependent on program needs.

Qualifications

• Empathy, patience, and respect for at‑risk youth.
• Criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, TB test required.
• Must be licensed or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and have residential experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy per program needs.
• Develop and oversee treatment plans and document progress.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for student outcomes.
• Offer crisis intervention when needed and complete progress notes.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and interns as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Respect

Crisis intervention

Record keeping

Education

Licensed or registered with BBS

Tools

EXYM EHR

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for 1 Therapist (licensed or registered; LMFT AMFT LCSW; any other license registered with the BBS) at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, CA

San Pasqual Academy is located on a beautiful 238 acres in rural San Pasqual Valley. SPA is equipped with all the amenities of a private high school, including classrooms, an auditorium, gym, and cafeteria. On grounds sports and activities include basketball, softball, and football. Our unique campus features residential staff and house parents serving as surrogate parents who mentor and tutor students, teach age-appropriate independent living skills, create opportunities to explore new interests, encourage participation in sports and recreation, assist in the exploration of career and job opportunities, and promote family living skills.

Pay: Rate starting at $75,000 per year; $5000.00 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Clinical position paid out at 3 and 6 Months!

Perks and Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days , and 403b match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ATCS Benefits & Perks

What you will do: You will provide individual, family, and group therapy as indicated by program needs, including clinical assessment, service planning, record keeping, and service coordination with a multidisciplinary team. You will develop and oversee the completion of treatment plans on an individual, family, and group basis, document and assess the effectiveness of interventions toward treatment goals, and maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation. You will participate in crisis intervention when needed, prepare monthly progress notes and discharge summaries, provide clinical supervision to staff and interns as assigned, and collaborate closely with education, residential, and clinical leadership to support student outcomes.

To be considered you must: Candidates must demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect, with a genuine desire to work with at-risk adolescents. Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test. A current State Drivers License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years is required. Candidates must be licensed or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and have experience working in a residential setting and or with at-risk adolescent populations. Familiarity with navigating an Electronic Health Records system, preferably EXYM, is required. Strong communication, written, and organizational skills, along with effective time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines, are essential for success in this role.

Information regarding Schedule/hours/shifts:
Shifts: Dependent on current needs of program. TBD

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Therapist , you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.