Clinical Therapist - FSP

About Us & Why We're Hiring

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.

• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
• We serve thousands of children and families annually
• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
• We are seeking passionate people to join our team   

If our mission resonates, keep reading.

• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
• Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.
  
  

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for our Full-Service Partnership (FSP) Program, at our Balboa site in Northridge, to provide Intensive in-home/community-based services to high-risk youth and their families. Learn more about the FSP program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw8dsRhrpTo

What You’ll Do

• Provide intensive, community-based mental health services to children and families as part of a multidisciplinary Full Service Partnership (FSP) team.
• Conduct intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, and develop and implement individualized, strength-based treatment plans.
• Actively engage caregivers and natural supports in treatment, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and collaborate with internal team members (e.g., case managers, rehab staff, psychiatry) and external partners including schools, DMH, DCFS, and other service providers.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in home, school, office, and other community settings, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and engagement.
• Provide crisis intervention for assigned caseload, including 24/7 availability Monday through Friday, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule (1–2 weekends per month) to support crisis response for all FSP clients. Includes real-time risk assessment, safety planning, and coordination of psychiatric hospitalization when clinically indicated.
• Maintain timely, audit-ready documentation in accordance with program, DMH, and billing requirements, including progress notes, treatment plans, and outcome measures.
• Manage a high-acuity caseload and adapt service delivery to meet complex and evolving client needs.
• Full-time position (40 hours per week). Schedule is flexible and includes community-based work, evenings, and participation in on-call rotation.

Starting Salary:

• A.M.F.T. and A.C.S.W. $71,640
• L.M.F.T. and L.C.S.W. $73,640 - $78,640
• Waivered Psychologist: $79,640
• Licensed Psychologist: $81,640 - $86,640
• Additional years of experience will be considered as well
• $3,000 differential available for bilingual Spanish-English proficiency (must pass Spanish Proficiency Assessment to qualify)

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with intensive needs.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions relevant to families served in the community mental health settings.
• Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs to meet the needs of the clients.
• Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, or MA/MS with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

• You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
• CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace

CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance

• Free supervision for licensure
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement
• Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.
• Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
• Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/

*This job posting includes a summary of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.