Associate or Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Overview

This position is in the San Diego Juvenile Facility - 40 hrs/wk Wed-Sat 11 am-9 pm. CHP is looking for licensed mental health clinicians who are passionate about and motivated to work with justice-involved youth. LMFT, LCSW, and LPCC are all welcome to apply! We are seeking dedicated therapists to join our team to develop a mental health curriculum, deliver the best patient care, and assist in the growth of pre-licensed mental health clinicians via supervision as licensed practitioners.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with youth facing behavioral and mental health challenges within the two juvenile detention facilities in San Diego County.

• Monitor and document patient behaviors and progress
• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans
• Assist in developing additional mental health curricula
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions with an individual caseload of youth
• Collaborate with the clinical team as well as the overarching multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care, including discharge planning for continuity of care
• Supervise 1-3 pre-licensed mental health clinicians via weekly supervision, consultation, and review of documentation

• Unrestricted, independent licensure in the state of CA (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Licensed Psychologists)
• Experience working with youth with behavioral and mental health challenges
• Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy
• Proficiency in conducting individual and group therapy sessions
• Strong understanding of behavioral therapy principles
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of youth facing behavioral and mental health challenges to prevent further involvement in the justice system and enhance the growth of young adults to be productive members of society who can reach whatever goals they choose!

Full-time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• San Diego, CA (Required)

• San Diego, CA:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

In person