Trauma-Informed School Mental Health Therapist

YMCA of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide individual, family, and crisis counseling for youth in school-based programs across San Diego County. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and collaboration with schools to coordinate services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in counseling or related field, California licensure eligibility, and experience with children and families in mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work (ASW) or Professional Clinical Counselor required
• Registered with California Board of Behavioral Science as an associate required
• California license eligible clinician with two years post-master’s degree experience preferred
• Experience working with children and families in a mental health setting preferred
• Basic computer knowledge and skills

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and crisis counseling to participants and facilitate groups to current and former participants; Provide clinical assessment, evaluation, service plan development, case management, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other duties as necessary
• Educate service staff on mental health topics and facilitate treatment planning and case management goals
• Provide information and referrals regarding other transitional program services, mental health, medication management and substance abuse to participants
• Work independently and as a team member to create innovative ways to meet contract goals and provide a high level of service that is engaging and meets the needs of the participants
• Complete counseling intake and psychosocial assessments of all participants
• Maintain case records, records to facilitate data collection material, and other confidential material; Maintain collateral contact with outside therapy providers as needed; Collect pre and post program data on program participants regarding satisfaction and progress
• Foster environments that promote reflective thinking, mistakes as lessons to guide change, and adaptions to programs and approaches; Through a relationally responsive management style, provide a strong, collaborative, and intentional day-to-day collaborative presence; Support collaborative results and rest driven culture; Apply a creative problem-solving lens with the ability to be flexible and adapt to different personalities, work styles, and a growing, changing organization
• Collaborate with outside agencies/institutions and other community-based services to ensure continuity of care
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage and auditing
• Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events, and appropriate agency-wide committees

Skills

Child & family work

Multitasking

Team-based work

Cultural competency

Safety awareness

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work (ASW) or Professional Clinical Counselor

Registered with California Board of Behavioral Science as an associate

Job description

YMCA of San Diego is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide individual, family, and crisis counseling for youth in school-based programs across San Diego County. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and collaboration with schools to coordinate services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in counseling or related field, California licensure eligibility, and experience with children and families in mental health settings.