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Clinician I - School Base Services West

Sycamores

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#Behavioral Health#Mental Health#Crisis Intervention#LPCC#LMFT#LCSW#Evidence-Based Practice#MAP#Clinical Supervision
#Seeking Safety
#TF-CBT
#Multicultural Populations
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$71,000 - $87,075 / YEARPosted 7 days ago

Location

Palmdale, California

Salary

$71,000 - $87,075 / YEAR

Quick overview

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.

Requirements summary

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 proof of auto insurance are required for travel to client locations.

postgraduate degreeCase ManagementCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyEvidence-Based PracticeBehavioral Health ServicesMulticultural CompetenceAdvocacy Services

Job description

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 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.)

Minimum Qualifications

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.)

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 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.)

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Masters’ Degree in related field required. Additional Requirements: Licensed in the State of California as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psy. D/Ph.D. required. Must maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment. 2 + years of successful licensure and experience preferred. 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. Clinical Perks: New Competitive Rates Spanish Language Bilingual Differential ($2,500) Clinical Sign-On Bonuses. Travel reimbursement at IRS rate. Individual and group supervision hours provided towards licensure. Evidence-Based Practice training opportunities (e.g., MAP, TF-CBT, Seeking Safety) Additional bonuses for Approved Evidence Based Practices (EBP) certifications. Free on-site CEUs Agency cell phone stipend for eligible roles, tax-free Great career growth All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-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: Conviction History.

Benefits

  • Spanish Language Bilingual Differential
  • Clinical Sign-On Bonuses
  • Evidence-Based Practice Training Opportunities
  • Agency Cell Phone Stipend
  • Individual And Group Supervision Hours
  • Free On-site CEUs
  • Travel Reimbursement At IRS Rate
  • Bonuses For Approved Evidence Based Practices Certifications

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Sycamores

Sycamores, formerly known as Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, is a highly respected mental health and welfare agency with 10 locations throughout Southern California. Since 1902 Sycamores has been investing in people. Today the agency provides innovative and...

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IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
HQLos Angeles, California
Founded1902

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Market context

California school-based clinician role

School-based behavioral health roles in California are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support students and families across multiple sites. This position is competitive because it requires a master’s degree plus California registration or licensure, along with a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance for travel. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your fit before applying; a practical next step is to verify your license status and prepare examples of school-based or family-facing work.

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