Therapist - Child/Adolescent (Part-Time)

Jewish Family and Children's Services • Palo Alto, CA

3d • $60 - $67 • Hybrid

About The Position

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) is seeking a part-time Therapist or Clinical Psychologist for its Center for Children and Youth (CCY). The role provides assessment, therapeutic intervention, and consultation for children, adolescents, and families with mild-to-moderate diagnostic profiles. The clinician works with an interdisciplinary team that includes therapists, clinical psychologists, a pediatric psychiatrist, occupational therapists, and parenting coaches. The position offers ongoing clinical training through CCY’s Clinical Training Institute, as well as individual and group clinical supervision. The schedule is 20 hours per week, with hybrid schedule options that allow designated hours to be worked from home. The position is hourly, non-exempt, and does not include benefits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, or a doctoral degree (PsyD/PhD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted California license as a Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC, or registration as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC while actively working toward California licensure.
• Demonstrated experience using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, SPACE, PMT, ACT, EMDR, ABFT, or ERP, integrated with play therapy and family systems work with children, adolescents, and families.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and treatment of youth presentations, including ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, attachment challenges, and autism spectrum profiles.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including late afternoons and some evenings, to accommodate school-aged clients.
• Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and active automobile liability insurance for required travel within JFCS regions.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, comprehensive screenings, clinical assessments, and collaborative treatment planning for children, adolescents, and families.
• Participate in weekly clinical case consultations, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quarterly Quality Assurance peer reviews.
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological testing batteries for children and youth, when applicable to PsyD/PhD candidates.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant electronic health records, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and termination summaries.
• Represent the department professionally in agency-wide meetings, professional trainings, and community outreach as required.

Benefits

• Ongoing clinical training with national experts through CCY’s Clinical Training Institute and expert panel.
• Weekly individual clinical supervision (1 hour) and group clinical supervision (1.5 hours).
• Hybrid schedule options, with the opportunity to work designated hours from home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time