Registered Clinician - School Based

PROGRAM

The Vista Hill Learning Assistance Center Program and Mental Health Contracts Program are teams of therapists, behavioral rehabilitation staff, and psychiatrists who provide comprehensive treatment and work in a seamless and integrated manner at school locations with teachers, school counselors and administrators. Clinical staff address school related issues and help students succeed with academics, social interactions, and improve family relationships. 

POSITION

The Clinician is responsible for the clinical integrity, assessment, planning and delivery of mental health services to the student and family. She/he assures that all provided services, program documentation, and billing are consistent with company policies and various county and community contracts and any federal, state, county, and district requirements. Duties include:

• Provide school based counseling/mental health services to school-age students.


• Practice as a member of a multidisciplinary team


• Provide clinical assessments, intervention and support to students.


• Complete proper clinical documentation in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree


• ACSW/AMFT/APHA/APCC, registration or License in good standing with the CA Board of Behavioral Science.


• Experience working in school-based mental health program, mental health clinic, day treatment facility or other behavioral health setting.


• 2-4 years professional experience in working with high risk youth.


• Experience and knowledge in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents.


• Valid CA drivers license and reliable transportation required.


• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.


• Must pass background check, drug test, TB test and COVID vaccine requirements.

HOURS

Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week, school hours. 8am - 4:30pm.

Open to alternate schedules/part-time.

PAY

$34.50 for Registered

$36.50 for Licensed

These are starting rates and may be adjusted up based on education and experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in these job titles for 2025 are paid:

$33.50 – $37.50 for Registered; and

$37.15- $40.77 for Licensed

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable). Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Registered Clinicians will also receive 2 hours a week of Clinical Supervision time.

Employees who work less than 30 hours a week do not qualify for healthcare benefits.

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.