Licensed Clinician
Company: South Coast Children's Society
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : Hope Healing
Connection (HHC) is dedicated to delivering mental health and
assessment services tailored for adults, children, adolescents,
families, and couples in the Inland Empire and Orange County for
in-office services and Southern California for telehealth services.
Our commitment extends to providing both in-office and telehealth
therapy services, along with expert neuropsychological testing and
evaluation. HHC specialize in precise ADHD testing, ensuring
comprehensive and individualized support for all clients served.
POSITION SUMMARY: South Coast Community Services takes pride in
providing our staff with competitive compensation, opportunities
for professional growth, access to diverse client populations,
clinical autonomy, and a strong support system of seasoned
employees. Clinicians will provide comprehensive mental health
services and develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans.
Services include, but are not limited to, assessment,
psychotherapy, case management, psychoeducation, and crisis
intervention. Clinicians may also be responsible for facilitating
therapeutic groups or family sessions and may be asked to
participate in an on-call rotation. Clinicians will also assist in
coordinating and collaborating with outside agencies such as
Probation Departments, Schools, Juvenile Dependency Court, and
County Behavioral Health Services. This position is eligible for
bonuses and merit increases throughout your accumulation of
clinical hours, attainment of licensure, and experience in the
position post-licensure. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilize a
trauma-informed approach when working with children and their
families. Provide individual and/or family therapy, formulate
diagnoses and complete clinical assessments and treatment plans.
Acquire and apply up-to date knowledge of evidenced based
interventions and methodologies. Administer measures such as the
GAD-7 and PHQ-9 and utilize results to inform treatment. Utilize
Whole Person Care model when treatment planning to maximize client
empowerment. Comply with all HIPAA and SCCS confidentiality
standards. Adhere to all relevant standards and regulations for
productivity, timeliness, and documentation. Communicate and
collaborate effectively with outside agencies to ensure clients’
treatment goals are met and in compliance with court-orders. Attend
all required meetings, such as Children and Family Team meetings.
Effectively collaborate with the program’s multidisciplinary team
to provide comprehensive and cohesive care. Skillfully manage
crisis situations and utilize de-escalation techniques as
appropriate. Clinicians will have the opportunity to provide
psychotherapy to commercially insured clients for an additional
stipend through South Coast’s Hope Healing Connection Program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must be proficient in Microsoft
Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook and able to navigate electronic
health records systems. Understanding of the child welfare system
and child development principles. Strong understanding of
trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic
approaches for high-risk youth. Ability to work in a fast paced
environment, remain organized and manage multiple tasks at once.
Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience 1. Master’s
degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
required. 2. PsyD/PhD/LCSW/LMFT. 3. Licensed (2 years post
licensure preferred) 4. 2 years’ experience in
assessment/diagnostic skills & individual and family therapy
skills. Licensure, Registration, Certification 1. Trained and/or
certified in at least 2 EBP’s with at least 1 year of experience
working in that EBP, for example: EMDR, PCIT, TF- CBT. 2. Must
complete training in ADHD therapy services within 6 months of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to drive a motor vehicle without
restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances
(one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and
to safely transport clients to appointments as needed. Senses of
vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor
vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to
clients, and to operate safely in the field. Required to
occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds. Regularly required to
sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk while in
route to and during family visits. Regularly required to sit and
use computer in office settings. Management reserves the right to
add, change, delete or rescind duties or responsibilities of
positions within the job classification at any time. Salary
Description $85,300 - $105,000
Keywords: South Coast Children's Society, Monterey Park , Licensed Clinician, Healthcare , Costa Mesa, California
