Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician – Competency Restoration

Generationshealthcare; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Generations Healthcare in Lompoc, CA seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/AMFT) to deliver competency restoration-focused services within a locked MHRC. Responsibilities include biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and therapy for justice-involved adults in a highly structured setting.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and coordination with legal systems to support competency restoration and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or closely related field.
• Current California licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) in good standing OR current registration as an AMFT, APCC, ASW with the BBS.
• Doctoral interns may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis with approval from the Clinical Director.
• Licensed clinicians must be approved (or eligible) to provide clinical supervision through the BBS.
• Registered associates must maintain active supervision and good standing with the BBS.
• One year of behavioral health experience required; experience with severely mentally ill populations, justice involved and group facilitation preferred.
• Experience working with justice-involved populations is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of court processes, legal communication requirements, and competence restoration are highly desirable.
• Experience with or knowledge of Office of Diversion and Re-entry (ODR) programs preferred.
• Current CPR certification required (or obtained during orientation).
• Proficiency in verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention models (e.g., Pro-Act, CPI, or HWC).
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and forensic-informed assessments, including overview of competency-related factors.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans integrating mental health stabilization and competency restoration goals.
• Maintain caseload of 25 clients to be seen weekly for individual sessions.
• Provide weekly individual and group therapy focused on symptom management, legal education, coping skills, and behavioral stabilization.
• Deliver competency restoration interventions, including psychoeducation related to court processes, legal roles, and rational decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, MHRC staff, Social Services) to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention within a locked subacute setting using trauma-informed and de-escalation approaches.
• Monitor, document, and report client progress, including changes in mental status and competency-related functioning.
• Serve as a clinical resource to MHRC staff, reinforcing treatment interventions within the therapeutic milieu.
• Participate in court-related proceedings, communication and documentation including competency progress reports as appropriate.
• Coordinate and communicate with Probation, Public Defenders, etc. on an as needed basis.
• Support discharge planning and coordination with legal systems and community-based services.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to registered associates, trainees, and/or students as applicable.
• Deliver staff training on clinical topics including trauma-informed care, forensic considerations, and behavioral interventions.

Skills

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Forensic-informed practice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

CA licensure LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or AMFT/APCC/ASW with BBS

Doctoral interns considered

CPR certification

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Office

Job description

Generations Healthcare in Lompoc, CA seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/AMFT) to deliver competency restoration-focused services within a locked MHRC. Responsibilities include biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and therapy for justice-involved adults in a highly structured setting.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and coordination with legal systems to support competency restoration and discharge planning.