Youth Justice Therapist - Term Limited
Huckleberry Youth ProgramsSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted December 24, 2025
76000 - 76000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Huckleberry Youth Programs is a San Francisco-based nonprofit with nearly 60 years of experience partnering with teens and families to foster personal growth and social equity. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of free services—including crisis shelter, health care and education, counseling, juvenile justice diversion, and health-care training—that address safety, physical and emotional well-being, and educational advancement. Huckleberry uniquely integrates health, justice, and educational support under one umbrella, empowering youth to build healthy relationships, develop leadership, and navigate complex social systems. By combining community-based care with a strong emphasis on equity and empowerment, Huckleberry strengthens families and uplifts entire neighborhoods.
Job Description
The Youth Justice Therapist provides individual and/or family therapy, clinical case management, and linkage to services for youth ages 12-24 who are victims/survivors of a crime, directly impacted by the juvenile justice system, or experiencing school pushout. The therapist works in collaboration with the Justice Division leadership and provides basic needs, crisis support & intervention for youth at the point of arrest.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work or counseling
- Clinical license or registered with BBS in pursuit of license
- At least 2 years of experience providing individual therapy and/or youth development services to youth ages 12-18 and/or Transitional Age Youth & Adults (TAYA)
Benefits
- Full medical/dental/vision/acupuncture and chiropractic coverage
- Generous vacation time
- Weekly individual clinical supervision
- Group clinical supervision (3x/month + team meeting)
- BBS hours if needed
- Ongoing training and support in a genuine learning environment
- Agency commitment to addressing compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
- The opportunity to work with a wide range of clinical issues within a diverse client population
