Clinical Therapist I/II (20786758)

Tri-City Mental Health Authority; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $2500

CalPERS Pension

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Insurance (Kaiser MetLife EyeMD

Life Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave

Holidays & Floating Holidays

Job summary

Tri-City Mental Health Authority seeks Clinical Therapist I/II to deliver individual, group, and family therapy, manage cases, and coordinate with community services for adults in the Full-Service Partnership (FSP) program. The role reports to a Clinical Supervisor and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in a related field, relevant behavioral health experience, and active California licensure or registration paths.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
• Experience: Clinical Therapist I (1 year) or II (2 years) in behavioral health.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: ACSW/AMFT/APCC for CT I; LCSW/LMFT/LPCC for CT II.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; strong clinical documentation within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy and case management with high-acuity clients.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat clients with mental health disorders; develop individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct intake evaluations and document medical/demographic history.
• Address client stressors and promote engagement in treatment across settings.
• Work in office and field settings as required.

Skills

Counseling & Therapy

Case management

Assessment & diagnosis

Education

MSW/related field

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

11/6/2026 at 5pm or until 100 applicants

Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority is a public agency serving the diverse communities of Pomona, Claremont, and La Verne.

Established in 1960, Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority (TCMHA) was conceptualized as a comprehensive mental health service provider, dedicated to helping families and individuals of all ages reach their full potential. Through close and dedicated collaboration with the community it serves, TCMHA has successfully created an integrated system of care that ensures access and enhances mental and emotional health. Available services include but are not limited to psychotherapy, clinical case management, medication support, peer-to-peer support, psychoeducation, linkage and referral, vocational training and support, socialization activities, and community outreach.

Clinical Therapist I: $87,483.33 - $111,653.44

Clinical Therapist II: $96,565.26 - $123,244.38

Tri-City is looking for an individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I/II for theAdult Full-Service Partnership(FSP) ICM. The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community with moderate to severe behavioral health clients. The Clinical Therapist will report to a Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provides individual, group, and family interventions, rehabilitation, and treatment services including counseling, therapy, case management, and referral and linkage to community services to a variety of clients including high-acuity clients.
  
• Within the scope of authority, assesses, diagnoses, and treats a variety of clients with mental health disorders; collaborates with clients and creates individualized treatments plans according to client’s needs and circumstances.
  
• Initiates and conducts individual, group, and family counseling and biopsychosocial therapy sessions utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities; provides case management services in the office and in the field.
  
• Performs routine and emergency intake evaluations according to Authority procedure; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake process; and prepares medical and demographic case history for use in diagnosis.
  
• Assists clients and family members in understanding behavioral health diagnosis, contributing factors/causes, effects, prognosis, rehabilitation, and treatment.
  
• Works with clients to address stressors and barriers to treatment and/or social functioning; identifies and focuses on client strengths and personal resources to effectively engage and treat client.
• Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.

Experience:

• Clinical Therapist I: One (1) year of experience providing professional counseling/therapy services in a behavioral health setting.
• Clinical Therapist II: Two (2) years of experience providing professional counseling/therapy services in a behavioral health setting.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• Clinical Therapist I: Possession of valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment.
• Clinical Therapist II: Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical
  Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be
  maintained throughout employment.
• Clinical Therapist I/II: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory
  driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.

Preferred candidates will be bilingual in Spanish andhave experience withMicrosoft Office and Electronic Health Records (EHR). They must also be able to complete all clinical documentation, assessments, notes and treatment plans within a specified timeframe.

LICENSE: Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record and current, valid automobile insurance or the ability to perform field duties if required.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered as qualifying. The Department will determine level of hire (CT I or CT II) at conditional offer of employment. *Candidates may be hired above the minimum salary range depending on qualifications (DOQ).

Sign-on Bonuses:$2500 for eligible positions.

Merit Salary Increases:Annually based on performance, budget availability, and supervisor approval.

CalPERS Pension:2% @ 55 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members; employee contributes 7% for Classic and 7.75% for PEPRA. No Social Security.

Vacation: 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service with a maximum of 240 hours; cash-out option available.

Sick Leave:Full-Time employees = 88 hours per year with no cap.

Holidays:11paid holidays per calendar year plus an additional 16 hours of Floating Holidays.

Longevity Pay:$2500 at 5 years of service; $5000 at 10-35 milestone years of service.

Flexible Work Schedule:9/80, 4/10, and/or intermittent teleworking, where applicable and approved by supervisor. **

Health Insurance: Medical (Kaiser HMO), dental (MetLife PPO), and vision coverage (EyeMed), of which 80% is paid by Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority (TCMHA).

Life Insurance:Paid at one time, annual salary, paid by Tri-City MHA with additional optional coverage available.

Additional Optional Benefits:EAP, FSA, STD/LTD & ADD, Bilingual Incentive Pay, On-Call Pay, Employee Referral Fee Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Credit Union available through CU of So Cal, paid time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME), and more.

The availability of a flexible schedule and regular days off depends on the needs of the Department and approval from Management.

Special Instructions

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Tri-City Human Resources Department may contact candidates via email or phone. Please pay attention to both forms of communication as information regarding application status may be made by email or phone.

Tri-City does notcover the cost of relocation fees.