Clinica Romero·Los Angeles, California
Implement and promote CPSP services in a community clinic, providing psychosocial assessments, diagnostic services, and psychotherapy for pregnant women. Coordinate care with medical providers and act as a liaison between various community agencies to ensure integrated support.
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Clinician Department: Medical/Behavioral Health Reports to: Behavioral Health Director
Implement and promote a program of CPSP services in a community clinic setting, including, but not limited to, psychosocial assessment, diagnostic services, individual psychotherapy and case management/coordination with medical providers in order to address the social, emotional, relational and environmental issues that can affect pregnancy. The clinic population is largely Spanish-speaking, low-income, and/or pregnant women. The CPSP clinician will provides a range of psychosocial assessments, diagnostic, therapeutic and care coordination services for pregnant women as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position.
Perform initial mental health assessment of clients. Conduct individual and group therapy as determined appropriate. Provide crisis response to walk in pregnant women and/or patients as necessary, in conjunction with medical providers to encourage compliance with medical and prenatal regimes. Promote inter-departmental communication to ensure efficient coordination of services. Develop informational materials for educational purposes. Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program. Maintains accurate and appropriate records of all patient interventions and follow ups. Completes timely and accurate documentation. Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills. Attend on and off-site collaborations and community meetings on behalf of Clinica Romero as the CPSP representative and report back to the Nursing and/or Behavioral Health director and team. Other duties as assigned.
Licensed clinician (LCSW or MFT) with the BBS Registered Associate (ACSW or AMFT) with the BBS Bilingual English Spanish required - Speaking and writing skills At least 1 year of CPSP experience (preferred) or 2 years as a clinician Excellent leadership, collaborative, team building skills Microsoft Office general knowledge Able to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse culture, education and economic background.
The higher end of the salary range provided, applies only to those who are Licensed.
Requires a licensed clinician (LCSW or MFT) or a Registered Associate (ACSW or AMFT) with bilingual English/Spanish proficiency. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of CPSP experience or two years of general clinical experience.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
