School-Based and Outpatient Clinician
New Alternatives Inc.

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Post Date: Jan 27, 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $30-$36/ hour
Location: US - California - San Marcos
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Description
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. 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 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.

Skills
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.


Notes
*Excellent medical and dental Benefits
*Vacation & Sick Time
*403B Plan
*Mileage reimbursement
*Gym membership discounts at LA Fitness & CRUNCH
*Therapeutic activities budget
*Extensive clinical supervision and no cost training opportunities
*Lots of room for advancement within the agency
*Professional Development Assistance
*Raise opportunities within 6 months
*Work Location: In person
*Compensation range depending on education, experience, language abilities & # of clinical Hrs



Contact Details
Name: Sandra Ruiz
City: San Marcos
State/Province: California
Zipcode: 92078
Country: United States
Email: sandra.ruiz@newalternatives.org