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Family Health Centers of San Diego
San Diego, California · Hybrid

Licensed Therapist - Infant Early Childhood

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$126k

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Job Description

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all.

Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.

FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

FHCSD is now one of the largest behavioral health services providers in San Diego County and our Mental Health Department is continuing to expand! We are currently seeking an Infant Early Childhood Mental Health therapist.

“Why I’m here at FHCSD is because it’s a really important place for folks to get access to mental health services…. They’re doing great work to think about the whole person. Not just the physical health, but the mental health side.”

Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director

Pay and Benefits

  • $100,000-$125,000 Starting Annual Salary
  • $7,000 Hiring Bonus
  • Hybrid position structure with both in office and remote work
  • Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
  • Annual Raises, CEU Stipend, and Career Growth
  • Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
  • $3,000 in Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Discounts, Wellness Programs, Pet Insurance, and more

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide counseling sessions to assigned patients
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and timely
  • Performs initial assessment and on-going care
  • Participates in the development of individualized care plans
  • Addresses co-occurring disorders
  • Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team
  • Coordinate with Case Managers and patient support staff
  • Connect patients to internal/external resources as appropriate
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must have an active registration in good standing with the State of California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) or Clinical Psychologist.

Work Environment

FHCSD's services are all outpatient and designed for those struggling with mild to moderate acuity levels. You will have support from other therapists, case managers, a scheduling team, administrators, and a wide range of other medical professionals in our facilities.

The Mental Health Department strives to create an inclusive community that fosters teamwork and continuous learning. In addition to a structured orientation process, all newly hired therapists participate in our Buddy Program so you have a designated peer to help you adjust and succeed in your new position.

#IndMentalHealth

  • We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:
  • $100,000.00 - $125,987.00

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Responsibilities

Provide counseling to assigned patients, conduct initial assessments, deliver ongoing care, and complete required documentation accurately and on time. Develop individualized care plans, address co-occurring disorders, collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team and support staff, and connect patients with appropriate resources.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individualized Care PlanningMultidisciplinary TeamworkCare CoordinationCase Management CollaborationPatient DocumentationResource ReferralInfant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Counselor Career Context

Family Health Centers of San Diego holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 33 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Family Health Centers of San Diego

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$7,000 Hiring Bonus
Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
Annual Raises
CEU Stipend
Paid Time Off
Extended Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance