We are Hiring!

Calm Down Kids is seeking mental health professionals who LOVE working with exceptional families and children.

Why apply to Calm Down Kids?

Do you hate feeling like you’re all on your own and wish you had a group of trusted colleagues to bounce ideas off of, consult on difficult cases, or just debrief with?

Collaboration

Work with multiple disciplines and support your teammates both in and out of the office.

Diversity

CDK celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in both our clients and our employees.

Secure & Confidential

Receive a company-paid HIPAA-compliant phone line, email, and EHR to complete work securely.

Hybrid Options

You have the option of creating an online and in-person hybrid practice.

Community

Engage with the community and receive networking pay up for to two hours a month.

Flexibility

Choose how much you want to work with part-time starting at 15 hours a week.

Excellent Benefits

Benefits packages start from day one and benefits increase as your practice grows.

Competitive Rates

Get paid even when clients don't show up with our competitive hourly and salary rates.

About CDK

Calm Down Kids: Children's Psychology Center was established in 2021, amidst the pandemic to provide quality care to children and families in Monterey County when we needed it the most. We opened our second location in Santa Clara County in 2023.

Careers

We’re always looking for talents who want to grow personally and professionally in our company. Please check the open positions:

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Trainees & Interns

● 1-year training program with individual and group supervision● Training emphasis on educational and clinical development working with children & adolsecents

Job Description

You would be expected to provide high-quality therapeutic services to ages 0-17 years old, including timely documentation of said services. Our clinicians are also active in the community collaborating with other professionals. This position is part-time for active students. Please ensure that a group private practice is acceptable for receiving your hours before applying.
● Mental health students completing coursework in Clinical Psychology as a PhD or PsyD● Background working with children, teens, and families a plus● Comfortable working collaboratively with motivated parents● Availability 2-3 days a week and 1 weekend day, including after-school hours● Comfortable working in-person, online, and over the phone as needed● Enjoys working collaboratively with multiple disciplines and being involved in a community

Top benefits or perks:

As a team member at Calm Down Kids, you’ll enjoy:● Weekly didactics/training and supervision in a wide range of therapeutic modalities will be provided (e.g., Suicide Prevention, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic, Sandtray, Solution-Focused)● Psychological and Diagnostic Assessment experiences with additional assessment supervision

Location:

● Near downtown Campbell, several local parks and restaurants
● Often parents of our children are very busy and there is potential to work in schools or provide a hybrid in-person/online approach

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Associate

● 1 to 2-year training program with individual and group supervision
● Study time built into the program – Be license-eligible as soon as you hit your hours!
● Training emphasis on clinical and professional development

Job Description

You would be expected to provide high-quality therapeutic services to ages 0-17 years old, including timely documentation of said services. Associates are also expected to complete administrative tasks such as taking consultation calls and onboarding new clients. Our clinicians are also active in the community collaborating with other professionals. This position starts as part-time and can build up to full-time.
● Unlicensed Clinicians (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)● Strong background working with children, teens, and families● Comfortable working collaboratively with motivated parents● Availability 2-3 days a week and 1 weekend day, including after-school hours● Comfortable working in-person, online, and over the phone as needed● Enjoys working collaboratively with multiple disciplines and being involved in a community

Top benefits or perks:

As a team member at Calm Down Kids, you’ll enjoy:● Competitive hourly pay range● Once you reach part-time hours you switch from hourly to salary, meaning you get paid even if clients do not show!● Up to 2 hours of paid networking time a month● Accrual of 2 weeks paid vacation/sick/mental days● Reimbursement for work-related travel (i.e., IEP/504 Plan meetings, services in the community)● Paid associate renewal fees & malpractice insurance● Weekly didactics/training and supervision in a wide range of therapeutic modalities will be provided (e.g., CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, CBIT, CBTi, Play Therapy, Sandtray, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing)

Location:

● Near downtown Campbell, several local parks and restaurants
● Administrative services can be provided at home or onsite
● Often parents of our children are very busy and there is potential to work in schools or provide a hybrid in-person/online approach

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Post-Doctoral Intern

● 2-year training program with individual and group supervision
● Study time built into the program – Be license-eligible as soon as you hit your hours!
● Training emphasis on clinical and professional development

Job Description

You would be expected to provide high-quality therapeutic services to ages 0-17 years old, including timely documentation of said services. Interns are also expected to complete administrative tasks such as taking consultation calls and onboarding new clients. Our clinicians are also active in the community collaborating with other professionals. This position starts as part-time and can build up to full-time.
● Unlicensed Clinicians (PsyD, PhD)● Strong background working with children, teens, and families● Comfortable working collaboratively with motivated parents● Availability 2-3 days a week and 1 weekend day, including after-school hours● Comfortable working in-person, online, and over the phone as needed● Enjoys working collaboratively with multiple disciplines and being involved in a community

Top benefits or perks:

As a team member at Calm Down Kids, you’ll enjoy:● Competitive hourly pay range● Once you reach part-time hours you switch from hourly to salary, meaning you get paid even if clients do not show!● Up to 2 hours of paid networking time a month● Accrual of 2 weeks paid vacation/sick/mental days● Reimbursement for work-related travel (i.e., IEP/504 Plan meetings, services in the community)● Paid psychological assistant renewal fees & malpractice insurance● Weekly didactics/training and supervision in a wide range of therapeutic modalities will be provided (e.g., CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, CBIT, CBTi, Play Therapy, Sandtray, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing)

Location:

● Near downtown Campbell, several local parks and restaurants
● Administrative services can be provided at home or onsite
● Often parents of our children are very busy and there is potential to work in schools or provide a hybrid in-person/online approach

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

● Potential growth within the company
● Licensed in the past 1-3 years
● Competitive Benefits Package for full-time (25+ client hours)
● Flexible work schedule
● Run Group/Peer Consultations

Job Description

You would be expected to provide high-quality therapeutic services to ages 0-17 years old, including timely documentation of said services. You would be providing group supervision to trainees and associates. Clinicians are also expected to complete administrative tasks such as taking consultation calls and onboarding new clients. Our clinicians are also active in the community collaborating with other professionals. This position starts as part-time and can build up to full-time.
● Licensed Clinicians (LMFT, LCSW, PsyD, PhD)● Strong background working with children, teens, and families● Comfortable working collaboratively with motivated parents● Availability 2-3 days a week and 1 weekend day, including after-school hours● Comfortable working in-person, online, and over the phone as needed● Enjoys working collaboratively with multiple disciplines and being involved in a community

Top benefits or perks:

As a team member at Calm Down Kids, you’ll enjoy:● Competitive hourly pay range● Once you reach part-time hours you switch from hourly to salary, meaning you get paid even if clients do not show!● Up to 2 hours of paid networking time a month● Accrual of 2 weeks paid vacation/sick/mental days● Reimbursement for work-related travel (i.e., IEP/504 Plan meetings, services in the community)● Weekly consultation in a wide range of therapeutic modalities will be provided (e.g., CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, CBIT, CBTi, Play Therapy, Sandtray, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing)

Location:

● Near downtown Campbell, several local parks and restaurants
● Administrative services can be provided at home or onsite
● Often parents of our children are very busy and there is potential to work in schools or provide a hybrid in-person/online approach

To apply, send your CV/Resume and Cover Letter to tsunamiturner+moc.sdiknwodmlac%40gnirih