Family Wellness Program Therapist

Family Wellness Program Overview

The Family Wellness Program is a community-based initiative funded by the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) designed to support the emotional, social, and mental well-being of K–12 youth and their families. The program provides accessible, culturally responsive services in a welcoming, family-centered environment. Core services include short-term individual and family mental health support, wellness and enrichment programming for youth, family recreation and engagement activities, and case management and resource navigation.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• 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
• Deliver culturally responsive and inclusive services that respect diversity and family values
• Comply with professional ethics, licensing requirements, and continuing education standards

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Preferrably experienced in provision of therapy through EPSDT (MediCal)
• 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

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.