Clinician I

Pacific Clinics • Santa Fe Springs, CA

3d

About The Position

With limited supervision, the Clinician I provides comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, and coordination of therapeutic activities in the community. The role supports individuals and their families or caregivers in designing and implementing evidence-based treatment, working directly with children and adults.

The position requires a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field, along with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The clinician must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC, and obtain California licensure within five years. Familiarity with trauma-informed care, DSM-5 diagnosis, and treatment planning is required.

Driving is required. The employee may have unsupervised contact with children and must complete a full background check and TB exam. The listed initial compensation range is $71,760–$88,256 per year, depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations. Qualifying roles may also receive bilingual differentials. Benefits eligibility begins on day one, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field, plus two or more years of relevant experience, including practicum or internship hours; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with two years of relevant experience equaling one year of education.
• Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
• Obtain licensure in California within five years.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, DSM-5 diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Valid driving capability, as driving is required.
• Completion of a full background check and TB exam.

Responsibilities

• Complete culturally relevant assessments and evaluations that address youth and family strengths and needs, including identifying target behaviors and their functions.
• Independently develop effective treatment plans with clear, measurable intervention strategies tailored to child and family strengths, needs, and cultural preferences.
• Provide clinical leadership regarding family-system observations and communicate behavioral data to the team using strengths-based, solution-focused values throughout service phases.
• Record and collect clinical information in ways that promote family input while maintaining accountability for risks and threats associated with presenting problems.
• Coordinate the integration of comprehensive Functional Behavior Analysis and plans into child and family service plans with family members, referral sources, collateral contacts, community resources, agencies, and support persons.
• Facilitate the development and refinement of behavior- and risk-specific proactive and reactive safety plans.
• Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of interventions with youth and families.
• Demonstrate proficient conflict-management skills and mediate teams.
• Meet revenue and productivity standards.
• Develop and maintain effective personal systems for managing paperwork and information to support timelines and priorities.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support department or business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%
• Competitive time off plans
• Possible bilingual differential of up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles or up to $80 per month for qualifying non-direct-service roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level