Therapist - Child/Adolescent (Part-Time)

Jewish Family and Children’s Services; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) in San Francisco is seeking a Therapist for Child/Adolescent services. This part-time, hourly role offers collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and access to specialized training through CCY.

Candidates must hold a CA license (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) or PsyD/PhD; expected to provide assessments, therapy, and consultation with youth and families. The position supports a hybrid schedule with paid supervision and ongoing clinical development.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work (or Doctoral PsyD/PhD) from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted license in California (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or Registered Associate toward licensure.
• Experience using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, SPACE, PMT, ACT, EMDR, ABFT, ERP) with children, adolescents, and families.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and treatment of youth (ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, attachment, autism).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including late afternoons and some evenings.
• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for required travel within JFCS regions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions, screenings, clinical assessments, and collaborative treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families.
• Participate in weekly clinical case consultations, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quarterly Quality Assurance peer reviews.
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological testing batteries for children and youth (as applicable to PsyD/PhD candidates).
• Maintain timely, HIPAA-compliant electronic health records (EHR) including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and termination summaries.
• Represent the department professionally in agency-wide meetings, professional trainings, and community outreach as required.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Play therapy

Family systems work

Evidence-based modalities

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Doctoral degree PsyD/PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Tools

HIPAA-compliant EHR

Job description

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Therapist – Child/Adolescent (Part-Time)

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

The Center for Children and Youth (CCY) program offers specialized services for children, expert parenting guidance, and youth initiatives including mental health support. We also advocate for public policy changes to benefit young people, working with policymakers, schools, parents, youth, community coalitions, and advocacy groups to develop and advance solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a passionate clinician dedicated to transforming the lives of youth and families? Join an elite, interdisciplinary team at Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS). We are seeking a skilled Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or Clinical Psychologist (PsyD/PhD) to provide high-quality assessment, therapeutic intervention, and consultation.

At CCY, you will collaborate daily with a robust team of peer therapists, clinical psychologists, a pediatric psychiatrist, occupational therapists, and parenting coaches. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth, including access to advanced training through our renowned Child Training Institute.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: $60 – $67/hour (depending on experience)

Hybrid schedule options (opportunity to work designated hours from home)

Employment Type: part-time, hourly, non-exempt role without benefits

Schedule: 20 hours per week

Ongoing clinical training with national experts through CCY’s Clinical Training Institute and expert panel

High-quality, weekly individual (1 hr) and group (1.5 hrs) clinical supervision provided for all clinicians

Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history

Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, comprehensive screenings, clinical assessments, and collaborative treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families presenting with mild-to-moderate diagnostic profiles
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate actively in weekly clinical case consultations, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quarterly Quality Assurance peer reviews
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological testing batteries for children and youth (applicable to PsyD/PhD candidates)
• Maintain timely, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant electronic health records (EHR) including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and termination summaries
• Represent the department professionally in agency-wide meetings, professional trainings, and community outreach as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, OR a Doctoral Degree (PsyD/PhD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted license in California (Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC), or Registered Associate (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) actively working toward licensure in California
• Demonstrated experience utilizing evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, SPACE, PMT, ACT, EMDR, ABFT, ERP) integrated with play therapy and family systems work with children, adolescents, and families
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and treatment of presentations common in youth, including ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, attachment challenges, and autism spectrum profiles
• Ability to work flexible hours, including late afternoons and some evenings, to accommodate school-aged clients
• Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and active automobile liability insurance for required travel within JFCS regions

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.