The clinician integrates behavioral health services into a primary care setting, providing diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment. Responsibilities include delivering individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices within a multidisciplinary team.
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Job Overview The Clinician applies psychological/counseling principles in the following areas: assessment, clinical interventions, research, training, case management, consultation, supervises non-licensed staff, and program development.
The clinician is involved in integrating behavioral health services into a primary care setting.
Responsibilities will include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.
The clinician provides a variety of interventions, such as individual, group, child, and family therapy.
Interventions will focus on short-term problem-solving therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence-based practice techniques.
The clinician is a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes medical providers, nursing staff, medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors.
The clinician collaborates with the patient to define the treatment goals and measures of success of treatment by utilizing evidence-based outcome measures.
The clinician attends various conferences/workshops concerning mental health treatment, and may be involved in several research studies or multidisciplinary projects.
Minimum Requirements Professional Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the California Behavioral Science Board.
Master's level degree required.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, and minimum one year of clinical experience for LCSW.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English and other predominant language of the population served preferred.
Compensation $85,795.84 - $109,733.00 annually Compensation Disclaimer Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The range is subject to change.
AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization.
This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Flexible Spending Career Advancement & Development opportunities Paid Time Off & Holidays Paid CME Days Malpractice insurance and tail coverage Tuition Reimbursement Program Corporate Employee Discounts Employee Referral Bonus Program Pet Care Insurance Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Requires a Master's degree and professional licensure as an LCSW or LMFT by the California Behavioral Science Board. Candidates must have a valid BLS certification and at least one year of experience working with children.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for licensed behavioral health therapists, especially in settings serving children and families. These roles are competitive because employers typically require a master’s degree, California LCSW or LMFT licensure, child-focused experience, and current BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure status and child-experience details before applying.
