Impactful Court-Based Mental Health Clinician

SSG Project 180; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

SSG-Project 180 seeks a Mental Health Clinician for the Rapid Diversion Program in a LA County courthouse. You will screen defendants for diversion, formulate treatment plans, and coordinate with court and community providers to connect clients with services.

The position requires a Master’s in social work or mental health, CA licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) or eligibility, and 1–2+ years of clinical experience in biopsychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health field; valid license/registration with licensing body (BBS)
• 1 year of clinical experience: biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosing, treatment planning and interventions
• Licensed clinicians with valid license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) and 2+ years of clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Assess potential RDP participants and advise the court on diversion.
• Engage participants in services and provide motivational interventions.
• Conduct clinical interviews and formulate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Link clients to appropriate treatment and coordinate with court-based needs.
• Maintain detailed case notes and reports; collaborate with court staff and providers.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Empathetic communication

Culturally competent

Resourceful

Collaborative

Proactive

Adaptive

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in social work or mental health field

Licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)

Job description

SSG-Project 180 seeks a Mental Health Clinician for the Rapid Diversion Program in a LA County courthouse. You will screen defendants for diversion, formulate treatment plans, and coordinate with court and community providers to connect clients with services.

The position requires a Master’s in social work or mental health, CA licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) or eligibility, and 1–2+ years of clinical experience in biopsychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.