Youth Behavioral Health Coach for PHP/IOP

San Diego Center for Children; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

San Diego Center for Children seeks a Youth Coach to provide daily support within a therapeutic milieu in PHP and IOP settings. You will help implement DBT, CBT, life skills, and wellness activities, guiding up to 15 youths in group sessions and monitoring safety alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes effective communication, crisis awareness, and role-model behavior. Evening shifts may be required to meet program needs, with ongoing training and development offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Loves to work with kids.

Responsibilities

• Provides rehabilitative and skill-building support to acute youth in PHP and one day per week in IOP, helping them develop and implement DBT, CBT, and coping skills.
• Develop a safe environment that promotes honest sharing and connection with youth and staff.
• Explain and enforce clear safety boundaries and communicate with clinical staff during crises.
• Supervise meals and snacks as designated and facilitate arts, independent living skills, and recreational groups.
• Be a positive role model to promote greater engagement in groups and treatment.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Loves to work with kids

Ability to work with diverse youth

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

NTST/SmartCare experience

Job description

San Diego Center for Children seeks a Youth Coach to provide daily support within a therapeutic milieu in PHP and IOP settings. You will help implement DBT, CBT, life skills, and wellness activities, guiding up to 15 youths in group sessions and monitoring safety alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes effective communication, crisis awareness, and role-model behavior. Evening shifts may be required to meet program needs, with ongoing training and development offered.