San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
Job Title: In-School Psychotherapist Type: Part-time, 12 hours per week Licensure: Associate-level, supervision included Salary: $32/hour About Access Institute Access Institute for Psychological Services is a community-…
Skills: Play Therapy, Clinical Leadership, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Case Management
San Francisco, California, United States • On-site
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Provide 1:1 mental health support and play therapy to children in a K-8 school setting. Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school staff to support children dealing with trauma and diverse mental health needs.
Requires an associate-level licensure and experience providing mental health care to children. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Job Title: In-School Psychotherapist
Type: Part-time, 12 hours per week
Licensure: Associate-level, supervision included
Salary: $32/hour
About Access Institute
Access Institute for Psychological Services is a community-based nonprofit providing high-quality, affordable mental health care to individuals and families with the greatest need and least access. For more than 23 years, Access Institute has delivered over 13,000 hours of care annually to more than 700 children, adults, and seniors. Our work spans our Hayes Valley clinic, five public elementary schools, and the Bayview–Hunters Point Adult Day Health Center.
Access Institute is home to a rigorous, nationally renowned psychoanalytic training program for predoctoral interns and post-graduate fellows. Trainees receive extensive in-person supervision while gaining clinical experience and engaging in a rich didactic education program that integrates psychodynamic theory, sociocultural awareness, and community service.
Position Overview
Access Institute seeks a dynamic and passionate individual to join its clinical team as an In-school Psychotherapist (ISP). The ISP provides mental health services, consultation, and support for staff at one K-8 SFUSD elementary school, with two campuses (near Pacific Heights/Marina districts). These services include individual play therapy on-site, and consultation to parents, teachers, and school staff to support healthy relationships with children dealing with trauma and diverse mental health needs. The ISP must be available to work on-site at the school two days per week. The two service days are flexible Tuesday-Friday, but days must remain consistent for the duration of the school year.
We are looking for an individual with strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills who enjoys building relationships and working with underserved populations. The ISP reports to the In-School Mental Health Program Manager, with support from the Director of Operations, and Executive Director as needed.
Core Job Duties:
Provide 1:1 mental health support to up to 8 children, up to 4 sessions per day (8 hours)
Maintain patient charts (1 hour)
Provide education, consultation, and support to parents and caregivers (1 hour)
Collaborate and consult with school staff, including: (1 hour)
Classroom observation and feedback for teachers
Consultation and ongoing communication educators, staff, and other service providers;
Participation in school meetings, as requested
Assist in the collection of data on program effectiveness by administering brief surveys to teachers and caregivers at the beginning and end of the school year.
Weekly supervision with fully licensed Staff Psychotherapist & In-School Mental Health Program Manager (1 hour)
Requirements:
Demonstrated commitment to Access Institute’s mission
Experience providing mental health care to children; prior experience working in a school-based settings a plus
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent administrative and organizational skills
Application Deadline: August 14, 2024
Start Date: September 2, 2026
Hourly Rate & Benefits:
$32/hour
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Application procedure: Email a cover letter describing your interest in this position and a resume to: Paulina Gavilanez, Director of Operations at [email protected]. Please reference Claire Lilienthal in the subject line.
A Mental Health Safety Net for Those with the Greatest Need
We are a community-based mental health care non-profit based in San Francisco that provides comprehensive, high-quality, affordable psychotherapy to those with the greatest need and the least access. We develop partnerships in our community that enable us to meet patients where they are—in schools, at senior day centers, and community centers. We serve patients in need at any age—from 4 to 104. And we work hard everyday to help reduce the stigma of living with mental health issues. We provide more than 13,000 sessions of comprehensive mental health care every year to more than 700 individuals and families. Mission: To provide high-quality psychological care to people of all ages with the greatest needs and least access to care while training the next generation of mental health professionals through a model that values human complexity, supports socially-conscious practice, and support sustained growth.
Offices: 110 Gough Street, Suite 301, San Francisco, CA 94102, US
A Mental Health Safety Net for Those with the Greatest Need
We are a community-based mental health care non-profit based in San Francisco that provides comprehensive, high-quality, affordable psychotherapy to those with the greatest need and the least access. We develop partnerships in our community that enable us to meet patients where they are—in schools, at senior day centers, and community centers. We serve patients in need at any age—from 4 to 104. And we work hard everyday to help reduce the stigma of living with mental health issues. We provide more than 13,000 sessions of comprehensive mental health care every year to more than 700 individuals and families. Mission: To provide high-quality psychological care to people of all ages with the greatest needs and least access to care while training the next generation of mental health professionals through a model that values human complexity, supports socially-conscious practice, and support sustained growth.
Offices: 110 Gough Street, Suite 301, San Francisco, CA 94102, US
