School-Based and Outpatient Clinician

North County Outpatient School-Based Services (NCOSBS)

A Program of New Alternatives, Inc.

North County Outpatient School-Based Services (NCOSBS) operates a certified outpatient behavioral health program providing a full range of Title 9 diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 18). We partner with the County of San Diego and the San Marcos Unified School District to deliver high-quality, accessible mental health services to youth across North County.

Our mission is to provide school-based and community-based therapy for students who are uninsured, low-income, or have full-scope Medi-Cal and behavioral health needs. The children we serve may present with significant behavioral and emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, suicidal or homicidal ideation, substance use, and/or elopement behaviors. Many of our youth have extensive trauma histories, limited access to resources, and may experience organic or complex mental health diagnoses. Our team works collaboratively to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive support to help children and youth stabilize, grow, and succeed in their school and community environments. We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and flexible clinician who values collaboration, trauma-informed care and professional growth.

Our Services

We offer a broad spectrum of behavioral health services for youth and families, including:

● Screening and assessment

● Individual, family and group therapy

● Consultation with schools, caregivers, and community partners

● Crisis intervention and safety planning

● Case Management Services

● Psychiatry Evaluation and Medication Management

Key Responsibilities

● Ensure clinical documentation complies with all State, County, and agency standards.

● Provide linkages and referrals to support youth and family needs.

● Collaborate effectively with community providers to increase follow-through with services.

● Participate in training and utilize evidence-based and promising practices, including Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, and others as appropriate.

● Serve as a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) champion in all aspects of your work.

● Deliver individual and family therapy in school-based settings, the clinic, and occasionally in the home as appropriate.

● Complete comprehensive intake assessments, including mental health, physical health, trauma history, and substance use screening.

● Ability to conceptualize a client from a wide lens, taking into consideration trauma, early childhood experiences, culture, family dynamics, physical health, social functioning, intellectual ability and other domains that contribute to the client's current presentation.

● Support families in developing crisis and safety plans.

● Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case records and documentation.

● Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with school staff, clients, families, and team members.

● Attend and advocate at IEP meetings and other student support meetings as needed.

● Travel between office and school sites using a personal vehicle.

● Participate in individual and group supervision, team meetings, and collaborative interdisciplinary work.

● Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications

● Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited university.

● Active registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS):

○ Registered Associate (ASW, AMFT, APCC) or

○ Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC).

Spanish Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

●Competitive benefit package offered for full time employees

● Excellent medical and dental benefits

●Vacation (80 hours accrued yearly)

●Sick Time

●403B Plan Retirement Plan

●Mileage reimbursement provided

●Gym membership discounts at LA Fitness & CRUNCH

●Therapeutic activities budget

●Extensive clinical supervision and no cost training opportunities, that include certifications and CEUs

●Upward mobility and advancement within our agency

Beginning compensation range: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour depending on education, experience, language abilities and number of clinical hours.

Pay: $ $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person