Job Details

Job Title: Child & Adolescent Therapist - Community Mental Health (Bilingual Spanish)
Compensation: $85,000-$110,000/year (Negotiable) + $5,000 Retention Bonus
Location: Burlingame, CA | Flexible Work Schedule | Nonprofit Organization

Why This Role Stands Out:

Join a mission-driven nonprofit with over a century of history serving children, youth, and families across California. As the oldest children's charity in the Western U.S., our organization provides behavioral health, crisis intervention, family therapy, foster care, and prevention services to underserved communities.

We are currently hiring a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our Full-Service Partnership (FSP) program. You'll work with youth ages 6-21 and their families in a low-turnover, team-based environment that prioritizes trauma-informed care, collaboration, and evidence-based treatment models.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $85,000-$110,000/year (DOE)
• $5,000 retention bonus after one year of service
• 16 days of paid time off in the first year, with increases over time
• 9 paid holidays + 5 health & wellness days annually
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Commuter benefits and employee assistance programs
• Pet insurance and identity theft protection plans
• CEU reimbursement + professional development support
• Licensing fee reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
• Flexible work schedules and career advancement opportunities
• 10% bilingual pay differential (for community-relevant languages)

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Narrative, Structural, etc.)
• Maintain a manageable caseload of 15 clients
• Lead the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
• Coordinate care with schools, probation officers, child welfare, and other stakeholders
• Support families in accessing community resources and enhancing natural supports
• Deliver culturally responsive services in both clinic and community settings
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement efforts

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Registered or licensed with the California BBS (AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW)
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• 1-2 years of experience providing mental health services in school or community-based settings
• Passion for working with underserved youth and families
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and strength-based care models

• A collaborative, values-driven team with low turnover and strong clinical support
• Deep roots in the Bay Area and a reputation for innovation in youth mental health
• A clear pathway for professional growth and clinical advancement
• A culture that supports work-life balance and meaningful impact