Licensed Therapist
Organizational Overview:
The Center for Youth Wellness (CYW) is part of a national effort to revolutionize pediatric medicine and
transform the way society responds to kids exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress.
Led by founder and CEO, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, CYW is a health organization partnering with the Bayview
Child Health Center (BCHC) to serve children and families in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood of San
Francisco. We were created to respond to an urgent public health issue: early adversity harms the developing
brains and bodies of children.
CYW seeks to transform the delivery of primary care for children in a way that recognizes and addresses
exposure to ACEs as a major risk factor for chronic disease. By changing the way in which primary care
physicians, nurses—and society in general—recognize, treat, and respond to youth who may be at risk for or are
experiencing toxic stress, CYW aims to bring about better health outcomes throughout the life course.
CYW is a fast-paced, results-oriented organization that is growing rapidly. Our work has been featured at local,
statewide and national levels including contribution to The Shriver Report, partnership with Hillary Clinton and
Next Generation’s Too Small To Fail Initiative, hosting California’s first Statewide Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) Summit and plenary presentations at the national meeting of the American Academy of
Pediatrics. We’re poised to continue growing our model of clinical intervention, applied research and advocacy
in the relentless pursuit of our goal to improve the health of children and adolescents exposed to ACEs.
Read more about our past successes and new partnerships at our website: www.centerforyouthwellness.org
Position Overview:
CYW seeks a Licensed Therapist provide trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and caregivers referred
for services by primary care providers at the Bayview Child Health Center (BCHC).
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Provide short- and long-term, trauma-informed therapy to child and adolescent patients and their caregivers
 Facilitate psychotherapeutic groups
 Participate in Clinical Team Meetings and Multi-Disciplinary Rounds (MDR) to provide assistance in
identifying and resolving biomedical, psychosocial, and mental health needs of patients and families
 Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to implement Individual Action Plans (IAPs) and track patient
progress
 Maintain careful documentation of all service activities within the patient’s Electronic Health Record/EHR
in a timely manner
 Provide consultation to primary care providers and health educators on matters relating to behavioral health
and integrated care
 Participate in trainings to develop and consolidate the ability to deliver trauma-informed care
 Other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Programs
Candidate Requirements:
 MFT, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD with active California license in good standing
 Familiarity with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their effects on children and adults
 Knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapy interventions for trauma (e.g., Trauma Focused-Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Cue-Centered Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral
Therapy, Seeking Safety)
 Ability to work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team
 Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
3450 3rd Street, Bldg 2, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94124
centerforyouthwellness.org
415.684.9520
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Ability to use all software programs effectively, including MS Suite of services
Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation a plus
Valid and current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance
Position Details:
 Location: San Francisco, CA
 Full Time / Exempt status
 Position reports to the Director of Clinical Programs
Compensation:
Salary based on experience and qualifications. Please provide your salary expectations.
How to apply: To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
hiring@centerforyouthwellness.org with “Licensed Therapist” in the subject line.
No phone calls please. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to
candidates selected for interviews.
Center for Youth Wellness provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color,
creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or
ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual
orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
3450 3rd Street, Bldg 2, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94124
centerforyouthwellness.org
415.684.9520