Lead Clinician - Community

Oakland, 851 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, California, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM

JOB SUMMARY: 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 at‑risk youth.

The Lead Clinician is a direct service leadership position designed to provide hands‑on coaching direction and guidance to employees of a specific job title within a single department. In this role, the Lead is responsible for working directly with staff in the implementation of departmental practices that are consistent with departmental policies and the agency’s treatment philosophy. The Lead may carry an ongoing caseload at the direction of their Supervisor and will always be available to perform direct service tasks according to departmental needs.

The successful Lead will demonstrate competency and proficiency in the job title they are leading.

Starting Pay Range:

$85,500 - $91,912.50 per year for Full‑Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or Doctoral degree in related field required.
• Licensed in the State of California as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Psy. D/Ph. D required.
• Must be waiver‑able or registered with the appropriate licensing board to provide psychotherapy.
• 2yrs post license or licensed practitioner preferred.
year supervisory experience preferred.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• As this position may require regular and flexible travel between various sites and locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
• Personal, reliable vehicle forli>
• Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a‑employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination:
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Oakland, 851 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, California, United States of America