Clinician

• Base Pay $40.11 - $67.97 / Hour

Description

The Clinician delivers culturally responsive, trauma-informed psychotherapy and care coordination under BBS-eligible supervision. This role balances direct client care, high-quality documentation, and ethical practice while advancing toward licensure requirements. The Clinician supports patient access, engagement, and clinical outcomes through effective treatment planning, collaboration, and timely follow-through. Salary range commensurate with licensing, language ability, and additional certifications.

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy within scope consistent with BBS registration status and payer requirements.

Complete biopsychosocial assessments
, safety plans, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and on time.

Conduct risk screenings and escalate per protocol (suicide risk, abuse/neglect, duty to protect/warn).

Coordinate care with internal teams (e.g., psychiatry, case management) and external partners (e.g., schools, PCPs, CBOs) as appropriate and with consent.

Deliver services via in-person and telehealth
; maintain a professional, private environment for remote sessions.

Document all services in the EHR (e.g., Therapy Notes)
within 72 hours
, including diagnosis, codes, and medical necessity elements per payer standards.

Follow HIPAA/PHI safeguards, privacy practices, and mandatory reporting requirements.

Participate in chart audits; resolve documentation defects and implement corrective actions.

Maintain active California BBS registration (AMFT/APCC/ASW or trainee status) in good standing.

Attend and prepare for required individual and/or group supervision; maintain weekly supervision logs and learning goals.

Integrate supervisor feedback and complete required trainings (Law & Ethics, HIPAA, safety, evidence-based practices).

Maintain productivity/encounter targets; manage cancellations/no-shows using reminders, outreach, and same-day fill strategies.

Participate in huddles, case conferences, and in-services; share trends and solutions.

Uphold organizational values—professionalism, empathy, accountability, and teamwork.

Standard of Care

Note:

Where payer, BBS, and organizational standards differ, the stricter requirement controls.

Master’s degree in a qualifying behavioral health field (MFT, PCC, MSW, or equivalent).

Current California BBS registration (AMFT/APCC/ASW)
or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire
; maintains BBS Law & Ethics timelines as required.

Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive care; risk assessment; mandated reporting.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; organized, detail-oriented documentation practices.

Proficiency with EHRs and productivity/reporting tools; basic Excel/Sheets competency.

Experience in community mental health and/or managed care.

Familiarity with CBT, DBT, MI, TF-CBT, and other evidence-based practices.

Telehealth experience; clinical documentation proficiency.

Prolonged computer/phone use; frequent sitting/standing; occasional lifting up to ~25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable essential functions.