Homeless Children's Network
Location
San Francisco, California
Salary
$82,000 / YEAR
The therapist provides assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, conducting therapy sessions, and coordinating care with community partners.
Candidates must hold at least a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Counseling or Social Work and be registered with the Board of Behavioral Science. Experience in child development, trauma-informed care, and working with BIPOC communities is required.
General EPSDT Child and Family Therapist SALARY: $82,000 SCHEDULE: Full-time position. Community Based Work
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Commuter stipend
HOMELESS CHILDREN’S NETWORK MISSION STATEMENT Homeless Children’s Network’s (HCN) mission is to decrease the trauma of homelessness and domestic violence for children, youth, and families; to empower families; and to increase the effectiveness of collaborative efforts among service providers to end homelessness and poverty. Since 1992, HCN has empowered San Francisco’s underserved and historically marginalized communities citywide toward a brighter future with love, wholeness, and healing.
The EPSDT Child and Family Therapist provides assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. This role focuses on strengthening family systems, promoting healthy development, and supporting clients in achieving emotional well-being.
The therapist utilizes evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices while collaborating with caregivers, schools, and community partners. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, conducting individual and family therapy sessions, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings. The Child and Family Therapist upholds ethical and professional standards and advocates for the best interests of children and families.
Services under our EPSDT programs to Medi-cal and low income children and their families include the following: Individual therapy with children Family therapy Conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and families Diagnose mental health and behavioral disorders in accordance with DSM guidelines Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, family-centered treatment plans Provide individual, family, case management services using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches Support children and caregivers in addressing 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 in compliance with legal, ethical, and agency standards 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 that respect diversity and family values Comply with professional ethics, licensing requirements, and continuing education standards
Obtained at least a Master's Degree, especially in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work/Social Welfare, Marriage and Family Therapy, or similarly related field Experienced and knowledgeable in child development, especially in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, POC) families and communities; Familiar with resources and communities in San Francisco. Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) or active in the registration process - need to provide documentation by phone screen stage. License-eligible or licensed in California Preferably experienced in provision of therapy through EPSDT (Medi-Cal) Working knowledge/experience related to issues of homelessness and domestic violence Excellent oral and written communication skills Positive attitude and team play with proven ability to work with people of different intersecting identities. Spanish language capacity preferred
Of all the above important qualifications, bring the heartfelt quality of compassion, with exquisite cultural responsiveness as a primary guiding quality, not only of your professional life, but of what you hold dear. Please bring a strong analysis of how race, ethnicity, culture, language, region, poverty, sexual and gender identity, age, education, opportunities and resources generationally made available or not, and systemic oppressions impact a person’s mental health. Please have stories of your own life and how you have been a mover and shaker to transform these systems. Please accept that HCN is a vibrant community that has a legacy that is of interest to you, and is also prompted to grow steadily, and with the respect of what has been done well central in the conversation.
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