Mental Health Therapist - Immigrant and Refugee Populations (Bilingual: Arabic, Farsi, Creole, Somalian) - Family Health Centers of San Diego
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Impact Lives, Impact Community
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
FHCSD is now the largest provider of mental health services in San Diego County, and we are continuing to expand access in 2025. We are currently seeking a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Clinical Psychologist to join our team at El Cerrito Family Counseling Center. This position will focus exclusively on providing therapy to immigrant and refugee populations here in San Diego County. Due to the nature of this position, we are in need of bilingual individuals who speak Arabic, Farsi, Creole, Somalian, and other languages spoken by our underserved community members.
“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
Location Details
Address: 5472 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92115
Clinic Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5:30pmc
Website: El Cerrito Counseling Center
ABC 10 News: CDC Director Tours FHCSD
Pay and Benefits
$100,000-$125,000 Starting Annual Salary
$7,000 Hiring Bonus
$25,000 in Student Loan Reimbursement
$25,000 in Tuition Assistance
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
Full benefits package overview: https://fhcsd.gobenefits.net/benefits-home/resources/your-costs/
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 Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) or Clinical Psychologist.
Bilingual (Arabic, Farsi, Creole, Somalian, and other languages spoken by our underserved community members)
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.
Our History
FHCSD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rich in history and tradition. In 1911, the San Diego Industrial School was built on the site where our first clinic now stands. This school eventually transformed into a settlement house that provided Barrio Logan’s immigrant residents with dearly needed social services. When it was announced that the city was closing the building in October 1970, Laura Rodriguez and a group of community members attended a Barrio Logan Community Action Committee meeting where they passionately advocated that the location should continue to function as a community health clinic. When their request was quickly rejected, the group occupied the building in protest.
After eight days of negotiations the City of San Diego and the community leaders reached a resolution. This led to the gifting of the building to the people of Barrio Logan and the establishment of a free clinic. Medical care delivery began two evenings a week, and the health center saw approximately 150 patients each month. This building became our flagship clinic, Logan Heights Family Health Center, and we're proud to honor our heritage by continuing to increase access to quality health care in San Diego. Over the past several decades FHCSD has transformed into one of the 10 largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country and will continue to grow while we strive to meet the needs of our community.
#IndMentalHealth
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.
$100,000.00 - $125,987.00
If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
FHCSD is now the largest provider of mental health services in San Diego County, and we are continuing to expand access in 2025. We are currently seeking a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Clinical Psychologist to join our team at El Cerrito Family Counseling Center. This position will focus exclusively on providing therapy to immigrant and refugee populations here in San Diego County. Due to the nature of this position, we are in need of bilingual individuals who speak Arabic, Farsi, Creole, Somalian, and other languages spoken by our underserved community members.
“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
Location Details
Address: 5472 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92115
Clinic Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5:30pmc
Website: El Cerrito Counseling Center
ABC 10 News: CDC Director Tours FHCSD
Pay and Benefits
$100,000-$125,000 Starting Annual Salary
$7,000 Hiring Bonus
$25,000 in Student Loan Reimbursement
$25,000 in Tuition Assistance
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
Full benefits package overview: https://fhcsd.gobenefits.net/benefits-home/resources/your-costs/
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 Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) or Clinical Psychologist.
Bilingual (Arabic, Farsi, Creole, Somalian, and other languages spoken by our underserved community members)
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.
Our History
FHCSD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rich in history and tradition. In 1911, the San Diego Industrial School was built on the site where our first clinic now stands. This school eventually transformed into a settlement house that provided Barrio Logan’s immigrant residents with dearly needed social services. When it was announced that the city was closing the building in October 1970, Laura Rodriguez and a group of community members attended a Barrio Logan Community Action Committee meeting where they passionately advocated that the location should continue to function as a community health clinic. When their request was quickly rejected, the group occupied the building in protest.
After eight days of negotiations the City of San Diego and the community leaders reached a resolution. This led to the gifting of the building to the people of Barrio Logan and the establishment of a free clinic. Medical care delivery began two evenings a week, and the health center saw approximately 150 patients each month. This building became our flagship clinic, Logan Heights Family Health Center, and we're proud to honor our heritage by continuing to increase access to quality health care in San Diego. Over the past several decades FHCSD has transformed into one of the 10 largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country and will continue to grow while we strive to meet the needs of our community.
#IndMentalHealth
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.
$100,000.00 - $125,987.00
If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
Source : Family Health Centers of San Diego