Child/Family Therapist - Associate or Licensed

At VistAbility's Lynn Center we provide therapy services for children ages 0–6 and extend support to the family unit, including children up to age 18 and adults. As a trauma-informed, family-centered program, we are committed to helping children and families heal, grow, and thrive.

The Child & Family Therapist plays a key role in delivering compassionate mental health support to children and families in clinic, home, and community settings throughout Contra Costa County. Services include clinical assessments, individual play therapy, family therapy, parent coaching, and case management.

This role requires flexibility, travel, and a strong commitment to collaborative, individualized care. We're looking for someone who is compassionate, adaptable, and dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

What You'll Need:

Associate-Level Candidate Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related field
• Registered as an Associate (ASW, AMFT, or APCC) with the California BBS

Licensed Candidates Requirements:

• Licensed as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC in good standing with the licensing board

General Requirements:

• Valid California driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed)
• Comfortable providing therapy in clinic, home, school, and community settings with travel
• Open to a range of treatment modalities to meet diverse client needs
• Strong verbal/written communication and collaboration skills
• Team-oriented and flexible in working with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Experience

• Working with children under 6, particularly those with trauma, emotional, or behavioral challenges
• Case management, in-home services, outpatient play therapy, family counseling, group work
• Familiarity with Medi-Cal documentation and billing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Employer-paid benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and LTD insurance valued at approximately $424.84 per pay period (about $5.23 per hour)

Paid time off:
•    11 paid holidays + 1 birthday holiday
•    12 sick days per year
•    10–25 vacation days per year (based on tenure)
•    30 hours of bereavement leave
•    Up to 2 weeks of paid jury duty

Retirement:
2% employer 403(b) match after one year of service
Employer pays 100% of retiree dental and Medicare supplement premiums for eligible employees

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for approved business travel.
Required business use of a personal cell phone is reimbursed through a semi monthly stipend.