We are looking for staff who want to Work with Purpose!
Are you looking for a career that is meaningful and rewarding? Want to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth and families struggling with mental health challenges? Join our team of skilled and compassionate professionals at San Diego’s leading children’s behavioral health care organization.
Our team of multidisciplinary providers is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through effective and comprehensive therapeutic and educational services.
We provide a more hopeful and meaningful path to a better future for thousands of families every year; and we’ve been doing it since 1887.
Supportive, friendly work environment
Commitment to diversity and acceptance
Opportunities for career development
Many programs are eligible for federal & state student loan forgiveness
Check out what our Center staff have to say!
About the Center
Founded in 1887, the Center is the oldest children’s nonprofit organization in the San Diego region. Today, the Center is a leader in providing therapeutic and educational services to over 1,000 children and families every day in San Diego County. We offer many programs through our Continuum of Behavioral Healthcare for children struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
Our Team
The Center employs over 400 professionals and has grown into one of San Diego’s most trusted organizations in the behavioral and mental health care field. As a trauma-informed organization, we strive to understand and meet the important needs of the children and families we serve through excellence, collaboration, and compassion. We expect all future employees to be committed to our vision, mission, and values.
In addition to our focus of supporting the needs of people we serve; we are equally committed to the health and well-being of our employees. We are proud to have Silver recognition in the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index*.
Diversity Statement
The San Diego Center for Children is committed to:
Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization,
Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services, and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect,
Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve.
Our Benefits
To attract and retain highly qualified employees, the Center offers eligible employees a comprehensive package of benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts-Health and Dependent Care
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403 (b) Plan with Match
Paid Sick Leave
Various Wellness programs
Vacation & 12 Holidays
Contact us to learn more about our careers
Phone
Address
Main Campus:
3002 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA 92111