Mental Health Clinician (IIC)

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Program Director

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Clinician provides individual, family, and group therapy to clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, or psychological challenges. The clinician is responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and behavioral assistance individualized service plans (BAISP), and delivering evidence-based interventions that promote mental health and overall well-being. Services are provided in accordance with professional standards, agency policies, and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans and BAISPs in collaboration with clients and families.
• Provide psychotherapy (individual, family, and/or group) using evidence-based practices.
• Provide in-home therapeutic services.
• Support clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and problem-solving strategies.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, schools, and community resources to ensure integrated care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, supervision sessions, and professional development workshops.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when needed.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related mental health field.
• Active licensure or license-eligible (e.g. LAC, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist or equivalent depending on state requirements).
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of diverse mental health conditions.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and /or families in community-based or outpatient settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to provide evening or weekend hours, as needed.
• Bilingual preferred (Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Spanish).

Core Competencies:

• Empathy and client-centered engagement.
• Strong knowledge of clinical interventions and therapeutic modalities.
• Crisis management and de-escalation skills.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Professional integrity and adherence to ethical codes of conduct.

We Offer

• Flexible scheduling to support your work - life balance
• Competitive pay reflecting your experience and licensure
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for staff and clients
• Administrative support

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: On the road