Child and Family Therapist

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 Requirements At least a Master's Degree, especially in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work/Social Welfare, Marriage and Family Therapy, 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 or experience 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 Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments and diagnosing mental health disorders in children and families, while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Proficient in providing evidence-based therapy and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance family functioning and access to resources. Highest-signal resume keywords Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology Licensed or License-Eligible in California Experience in Child Development Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Approaches Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard 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 of Systemic Oppression Soft Skills Collaboration Advocacy Emotional Regulation Support Cultural Responsiveness Ability to Work with Diverse Identities Certifications & Qualifications Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science Industry Keywords BIPOC Families Child Development Trauma Attachment Issues Relational Issues Multidisciplinary Team Meetings Community Resources San Francisco Communities Homelessness Domestic Violence #J-18808-Ljbffr