Psychologist

Mental Health America of Los Angeles•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Senior Director of Clinical Training strengthens Mental Health America of Los Angeles’ (MHALA’s) training and clinical infrastructure across North and South County. In partnership with the VP of Training and Education, the executive team, Human Resources, clinical leadership, and program directors, this role develops systems that provide consistent, high-quality training, supervision structures, and professional development. The long-term vision is to build a training site that serves as a model for other organizations. This internally focused clinical leadership role supports clinical staff, non-clinical staff, and trainees. It translates evidence-based practice, regulatory and ethical requirements, and MHALA’s recovery-oriented values into practical training and supervision infrastructure, including shared standards, core competencies, and clear guidance on professional boundaries, scope of work, and role distinctions. The position is 35 hours per week. The annualized salary range is $95,000–$130,000; actual compensation is determined based on experience, licensure, and other factors permitted by law. The role may require a flexible schedule that includes some evenings or weekends. Conditions of employment include a current Class C driver’s license, a vehicle, valid automobile insurance and eligibility for MHALA liability insurance; annual TB clearance and retesting; and employment verification directly from three past employers within the most recent seven-year period. COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, though this may change in the future.

Requirements

Active California clinical license in good standing: LCSW, LMFT, or licensed PsyD/PhD.
At least five years of progressive clinical experience, including at least three years in clinical training, curriculum design, or clinical leadership.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training to licensed and/or pre-licensure clinicians.
Working knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical documentation, quality, and regulatory standards in community mental health.
Strong facilitation, written communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across regions, programs, and roles.
Current Class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, and ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance.
TB clearance and annual retesting.
Employment verification directly from three past employers within the most recent seven-year period.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings or weekends.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral training in clinical psychology or a related field (PsyD/PhD), completed or in progress.
Experience as an approved clinical supervisor for associate or pre-licensure clinicians.
Experience supporting an intern or trainee program in a community mental health setting.
Experience developing training for non-clinical as well as clinical staff.
Familiarity with LA County DMH funding, contract requirements, and community behavioral health service models.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and continuously improve internal clinical training across North and South County, aligned with evidence-based practice, contract requirements, and MHALA’s model of care.
Establish and maintain shared workforce standards, core competencies, and ethical practices, ensuring clinical models and regulatory and ethical requirements are consistently met for clinical and non-clinical staff.
Help establish and monitor training-quality standards, gathering feedback and outcome data to guide improvements.
Partner with clinical leadership to strengthen supervision structures, support supervisor development, and promote consistent, high-quality clinical oversight across regions and programs.
Develop and deliver training and programs for non-clinical staff, including onboarding, professional boundaries, scope of work, and role clarity.
Develop curricula, competency frameworks, and onboarding pathways for licensed and pre-licensure clinicians and non-clinical staff, keeping content current with best practices and regulatory standards.
Support the Senior Director of Clinical Supervision’s intern and trainee program by contributing training content, competency structures, and professional development pathways.
Identify workforce learning needs and create professional development offerings that support retention, growth, and excellence.
Coordinate with the VP of Training and Education, executive team, Human Resources, clinical leadership, and program directors to integrate training with organizational and workforce development efforts.
Serve as a clinical role model and mentor, reinforcing MHALA’s recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach throughout training and supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or program director.