Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Core Faculty

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.

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.

Under supervision of the assigned Site Coordinator / Site Manager, the Licensed Psychologist I provides mental health assessment and counseling services to a diverse patient population as an independent practitioner. This position will provide Supervision to Psychiatry Residents for Psychotherapy cases. Teaching Psychotherapy skills and Presenting will also be included in this role.

Impact Lives, Impact Community

FHCSD is now one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in San Diego County, and we are continuing to grow to meet the needs of our community.

"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

$5,000 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 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.

Our History

Family Health Centers of San Diego (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 was originally a settlement house that provided Barrio Logan's immigrant residents with social services. The community grew around this location, and by 1940, Barrio Logan had become one of the largest Mexican-American communities on the West Coast.

In October 1970, Laura Rodriguez and a group of community members sought to bring much-needed medical services to Barrio Logan. The day the group began occupying the building, Laura had attended a Barrio Logan Community Action Committee meeting where she passionately advocated that it should function as the site of a community health clinic. When the request fell on deaf ears, the protest was initiated that evening. Other community members, including several fearless abuelitas, participated in the building occupation by remaining inside overnight. When the police arrived, none dared arrest the grandmothers.

After eight days of occupation, succeeded in negotiations with the City of San Diego and the community. This led to the gifting of the building to the community of Barrio Logan and the establishment of the Chicano Free Clinic. Medical care delivery began two evenings a week, and the health center saw approximately 150 patients each month.

This building eventually became Logan Heights Family Health Center, the flagship clinic of Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD). FHCSD has since transformed into the tenth largest health centers in the country, providing care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured.

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In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.

$100,000 - $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)