Mental Health Clinician

Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to perform highly responsible professional duties in resolving high-conflict child custody disputes. Clinicians will use mediation and evaluation methods to assist parties, leading to agreements or formal recommendations to the court. This role requires operating within strict ethical boundaries while demonstrating a deep understanding of family law, court procedures, and mental health practices. The position demands strong skills in counseling, interviewing, evaluation, and referral, as well as the ability to navigate complex family dynamics with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment. This is a telework-eligible opportunity, with potential for full or partial telework after an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited college, university, or program in social work, psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family relationships.
Three (3) years of PAID, VERIFIABLE, FULL-TIME post-master's degree experience, within the last 7 years, in the field of family counseling or clinical assessment.
A current license from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, or clinical psychology.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of effective interview methods and techniques to assess adults and children.
Knowledge of medical and mental health terminology, including understanding of medical diagnoses.
Ability to work independently and consult with supervisor regarding cases as appropriate.
Ability to interview and communicate with a variety of people from different backgrounds.
Experience working with high conflict parents and children including blended family issues.
Experience working with persons who have problems with drugs, alcohol, child abuse, domestic violence and mental health issues.
Experience working in a Court environment demonstrating familiarity with legal procedures.
Experience providing timely assessments to the Court.
Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct confidential mediations in cases of separation, parentage, divorce, and domestic violence to develop child custody/visitation agreements prioritizing the child’s best interests.
Perform in-depth assessments, interviews, and home visits to evaluate family dynamics, recommend custody arrangements, and deliver findings through formal reports or court testimony.
Conduct sensitive, age-appropriate interviews with children to gather input relevant to custody decisions, sharing observations via written reports or testimony.
Identify and assess risks such as domestic violence and child abuse; make mandated reports and referrals to appropriate agencies, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Provide parents with information on child development, communication techniques and co-parenting strategies to support healthier family dynamics.
Maintain detailed case records, input data into court databases, and prepare formal evaluations and reports for judicial review.