Residential Therapist

About the role

By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives. We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact? Join us - and work with purpose!

Benefits

• Team-oriented, Multidisciplinary Approach
• Ongoing, High-Level Learning and Development Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse Environment
• Joint Commission Accredited Organization
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet)
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) - With Employer Match Up To 3%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)
• Wellness Programs
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts For Those Pursuing a Higher Education
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Recognition Program
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• May Be Eligible For State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs For Work With Underserved Populations
• All Offsite Programs Have a Bonus Structure

Responsibilities

To provide a safe and favorable therapeutic climate for each client in the residential programs. The therapist is responsible for providing residential youth and their families or caregivers with an array of therapeutic services, working in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary teams at the Center and school. In addition to individual, group, and family therapy, they provide case management, ongoing collaboration with outside professionals, and discharge planning for the youth on their caseload.

• Accepts screened intake assignments and completes intake protocols (including assessment) and general orientation of the student and caregivers to the program.
• Facilitates wide array of therapeutic interventions within individual, family therapy and counseling, group, and conjoint modalities. In-home therapy services and assessments may be indicated with some assigned cases.
• Functions as primary individual therapist and family therapist for all assigned cases. Provides weekly individual, group and family sessions, as clinically indicated and/or required on the students IEP.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation as per SDCC protocols and requirements.
• Maintain current licensure or pre-license status with the California Board issuing the license and provide a written copy to HR. The valid license will be displayed in the office as per licensing regulations.
• Maintain communication with program manager and all other internal or external stakeholders as indicated regarding the treatment progress of assigned cases and discharges. This includes but is not limited to residential director, psychiatrist, nursing department, direct care staff, school staff, social workers, CASA, mentors and caregivers.
• Communicate with shift supervisors and direct care staff regularly to provide guidance on individualized interventions and how to assist youth on making progress toward their goals.
• Maintain radio according to Residential protocols if in possession.
• Formulate, monitor, and revise treatment plan as clinically indicated. Address specific short term and long term goals, for the youth and caregivers based on assessments and input from the youth, family and team (e.g. IEP, CFT, Treatment Team