Sycamores·Los Angeles, California
The Clinician provides direct behavioral health services, including individual, family, and group therapy and crisis intervention for high-risk youth. They are responsible for meeting clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity while ensuring compliance with program contracts.
Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high- risk youth.
The Clinician is a key member of our behavior services team.
They are responsible for meeting clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity requirements, ensuring proper care is provided in accordance with program contracts, and developing and providing direct behavioral health services to consumers.
The Clinician will carry out these objectives by providing a wide variety of individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy services in line with the consumers’ specific therapeutic needs.
Clinicians may provide services in a clinic setting, residential site, schools, and/or consumers’ homes dependent on the program they work at.
CLINICIAN NEW GRADUATE Starting Pay Range: $71,000 - $76,325 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Education: Recent Graduate and master’s degree required. Additional Requirements: Must Register with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) in the State of California as MFT, MSW, APCC, or Psy. D/Ph. D for a registration number and receive number within 4 months of date of hire. Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations. DMH experience preferred. Fluent in English required. As this position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations. Valid California driver’s license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. CLINICIAN I Starting Pay Range: $71,000 - $76,325 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Masters’ Degree in related field required. Additional Requirements:
Registered MFT, MSW, APCC, or Psy. D/Ph. D Intern in California
Must have a valid intern number registered with the state and in good standing.
Must maintain valid intern number, registration, and good standing with the state as a condition of employment.
Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations.
DMH experience preferred.
Fluent in English required.
As this position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations. Valid California driver’s license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. Clinician II Starting Pay Range: $81,000 - $87,075 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and be registered or licensed as an MFT, MSW, APCC, or Psy.D/Ph.D in California. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance are required for travel between client locations.
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.
