Clinician I - School Base Services East

About the role

Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities, focusing primarily on low-income, high-risk youth. The Clinician is a key member of the behavior services team, responsible for meeting clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity requirements, ensuring proper care in accordance with program contracts, and developing and providing direct behavioral health services to consumers.

The Clinician will deliver individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy services tailored to consumers’ specific therapeutic needs. Services may be provided in clinic settings, residential sites, schools, and/or consumers’ homes, depending on the program.

Responsibilities

• Meet clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity requirements.
• Provide direct behavioral health services in accordance with program contracts.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy.
• Perform crisis intervention and advocacy services.
• Travel regularly and flexibly between various client locations (e.g., clinics, residential sites, schools, consumers’ homes).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field (required for all levels).
• Fluent in English (required).
• Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required trainings (Agency, federal, state, and/or local regulations).
• DMH (Department of Mental Health) experience preferred.

Qualifications by Level

Clinician New Graduate

• Recent graduate with a Master’s degree.
• Must register with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) in California as MFT, MSW, APCC, or Psy.D/Ph.D and receive a registration number within 4 months of hire.

Clinician I

• Registered MFT, MSW, APCC, or Psy.D/Ph.D Intern in California.
• Valid intern number registered with the state and in good standing (must maintain as a condition of employment).

Clinician II

• Licensed in 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.

Pay

• Clinician New Graduate / Clinician I: $71,000 – $76,325 per year (full-time), based on previous work experience and educational background.
• Clinician II: $81,000 – $87,075 per year (full-time), based on previous work experience and educational background.

Benefits

• Spanish Language Bilingual Differential: $2,500.
• Clinical sign-on bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement at IRS rate.
• Individual and group supervision hours provided toward licensure.
• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) training opportunities (e.g., MAP, TF-CBT, Seeking Safety).
• Additional bonuses for Approved EBP certifications.
• Free on-site Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Agency cell phone stipend for eligible roles (tax-free).
• Career growth opportunities.