Clinical Social Worker LCSW

Little Scholars Services; Huntington Beach (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Anchor Point Behavioral is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Huntington Beach to provide individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents, conduct diagnostic evaluations, and supervise Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs).

The ideal candidate will have an MSW, active CA LCSW license, and demonstrated experience in clinical assessment and treatment planning, with leadership and supervision responsibilities across the clinic.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted California LCSW license in good standing.
• Meet California Board of Behavioral Sciences qualifications to supervise registered ASWs.
• Experience providing psychotherapy and mental health assessments to children, adolescents, or young adults.
• Knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of California clinical social work regulations, ethics, confidentiality, and mandated reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Develop diagnostic formulations and clinical recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive diagnostic reports documenting assessment findings, diagnostic impressions, and recommended interventions.
• Collaborate with licensed psychologists and other qualified professionals when specialized testing is indicated.
• Clinical supervision of registered ASWs and ensure oversight within CA BBS requirements.
• Monitor clinical competency and professional development toward independent licensure.

Skills

Clinical supervision

DSM-5-TR knowledge

Psychotherapy with youth

Documentation & reports

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Home office stipend
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Tuition assistance

About Anchor Point Behavioral

Anchor Point Behavioral is a private outpatient mental health clinic providing comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and young adults.

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide individual psychotherapy, conduct mental health diagnostic evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and supervise registered Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs).

The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced clinical judgment, expertise in child and adolescent mental health, and strong clinical leadership. Candidates with doctoral-level education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnostic Evaluations and Clinical Assessments

• Conduct comprehensive mental health diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Review developmental, psychosocial, behavioral, and psychiatric histories.
• Utilize standardized clinical screening instruments within professional competency and scope of practice.
• Develop diagnostic formulations and clinical recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive diagnostic reports documenting assessment findings, diagnostic impressions, and recommended interventions
• Identify clients requiring additional psychological, psychiatric, or neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Collaborate with licensed psychologists and other qualified professionals when specialized psychological testing is indicated.

Clinical Supervision of Associate Clinical Social Workers

Clinical supervision of registered ASWs is a required component of this position.

• Serve as a designated clinical supervisor for California BBS-registered Associate Clinical Social Workers.
• Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision in accordance with California BBS requirements.
• Review associate clinicians' diagnostic assessments, clinical documentation, treatment plans, and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide clinical consultation regarding complex cases, ethical decision-making, risk management, and treatment planning.
• Monitor clinical competency and professional development toward independent licensure.
• Complete required supervision agreements, evaluations, experience verification, and related documentation.
• Ensure associates practice within their authorized professional scope and receive appropriate clinical oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted California LCSW license in good standing.
• Must meet California Board of Behavioral Sciences qualifications to supervise registered ASWs, including applicable licensure-duration, training, and supervision requirements.
• Experience providing psychotherapy and mental health assessments to children, adolescents, or young adults.
• Demonstrated competency in mental health diagnosis, clinical assessment, and treatment planning.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of California clinical social work regulations, professional ethics, confidentiality, and mandated reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Social Work (DSW or PhD), Clinical Psychology (PsyD or PhD), or a closely related behavioral health discipline.
• Advanced graduate or doctoral-level training in clinical assessment, mental health diagnosis, psychotherapy, or clinical supervision.
• Three or more years of outpatient clinical mental health experience.
• Specialized experience in child and adolescent mental health.
• Advanced training in CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, play-based interventions, or family systems approaches.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or another language.

Why Join Anchor Point Behavioral?

At Anchor Point Behavioral, we believe effective mental health treatment begins with strong clinical expertise, meaningful therapeutic relationships, and individualized care.

Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers play an essential role in delivering comprehensive mental health services while mentoring the next generation of clinical professionals.

We welcome experienced clinicians who value professional autonomy, clinical leadership, advanced education, and measurable treatment outcomes.

Join Anchor Point Behavioral and help advance high-quality mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Flexible work from home options available.