Trauma‑Informed Child & Family Therapist | Multidisciplinary

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Francisco seeks a licensed or license-eligible mental health professional to conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnose disorders in children, adolescents, and families. You will develop and implement family-centered treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapies, including trauma-informed approaches.

The role emphasizes collaboration with parents and schools, crisis intervention, and advocacy to ensure access to services.

Qualifications

• At least a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience and knowledge in child development, especially in BIPOC families and communities.
• Familiarity with resources and communities in San Francisco.
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science or active in the registration process, with documentation required by the phone screen stage.
• License-eligible or licensed in California.
• Preferably experienced in providing therapy through EPSDT (Medi-Cal).
• Working knowledge related to homelessness and domestic violence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with people of different intersecting identities.
• Understanding of how race, ethnicity, culture, language, region, poverty, sexual and gender identity, age, education, opportunities, resources, and systemic oppression impact mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and families.
• Diagnose mental health and behavioral disorders in accordance with DSM guidelines, as applicable.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, family-centered treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support children and caregivers with emotional regulation, behavior concerns, trauma, attachment, and relational issues.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, and caregivers to strengthen parenting skills and family functioning.
• Coordinate care with schools, medical providers, social services, and other community partners.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions based on clinical outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and mandated reporting when required.
• Advocate for children and families to ensure access to appropriate resources and services.
• Deliver culturally responsive and inclusive services.
• Comply with professional ethics, licensing requirements, and continuing education standards.

Skills

Comprehensive assessments

Diagnosis of mental health disorders

Individualized treatment plans

Evidence-based therapy

Crisis intervention

Clinical documentation

Safety planning

Mandated reporting

Familiarity with EPSDT

Understanding systemic oppression

Collaboration

Advocacy

Emotional regulation support

Cultural responsiveness

Working with diverse identities

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology

License-eligible or licensed in California

Job description

Jobtailor in San Francisco seeks a licensed or license-eligible mental health professional to conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnose disorders in children, adolescents, and families. You will develop and implement family-centered treatment plans and provide evidence-based therapies, including trauma-informed approaches.

The role emphasizes collaboration with parents and schools, crisis intervention, and advocacy to ensure access to services.