Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Hanna Center; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanna Center in Sonoma, CA seeks an experienced Licensed Mental Health Clinician to manage an assigned caseload, deliver individual, family, and group therapy, and ensure timely clinical documentation. Position requires a Master’s degree and appropriate licensure, with compliance to BBS, HIPAA, and Medi-Cal regulations.

The role emphasizes independent practice within supervision requirements, service planning, crisis intervention, and coordination of discharge planning and aftercare resources to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and registration as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Master’s degree in social work and licensure as Clinical Social Worker.
• Ability to maintain licensed status and comply with BBS regulations, HIPAA, and insurance requirements.
• Experience with treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages an assigned caseload and organizes daily clinical responsibilities.
• Develops service plans with measurable, short-term goals.
• Provides individual, family, and group treatment to clients, families, and youth.
• Maintains timely weekly progress notes and required documentation within 24–72 hours.
• Maintains a minimum caseload of 25 clients and 66% productivity.
• Complies with HIPAA and other federal regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Medi-Cal/insurance knowledge

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

MSW with licensure as Clinical Social Worker

Job description

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Licensed Mental Health Clinician

MHH - Clinical Professional Sonoma, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1207

Salary Range: $90,176.50 To $120,942.60 Annually

Job Title: Licensed Mental Health Clinician

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Department: Mental Health and Wellness

Reports to: Clinical Director

Updated: October 2026

Job Summary

The Therapist/Clinician independently manages an assigned caseload, organizes daily clinical responsibilities, and exercises sound clinical judgment within the scope of their license or registration, agency policies, and applicable supervision requirements. The position requires initiative, reliable follow-through, and timely consultation when client needs or safety concerns exceed the clinician’s scope or authority

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Independently completes assessments, develops clinical formulations, and identifies treatment priorities within the scope of their license or registration and applicable supervision requirements, seeks consultation for complex presentations, diagnostic uncertainty, or needs beyond their competence.
• Develops with the client/caregivers a service plan that supports the goals for treatment and specifically addresses problem areas requiring amelioration within measurable, achievable, short-term timelines.
• Provides direct services to clients, including individual, family, and group treatment to clients, families and youth
• Recognizes and responds promptly to changes in client functioning and safety concerns, provides crisis intervention within the assigned program scope and agency-wide on-call system, and initiates required consultation, escalation, and follow-up in accordance with agency procedures.
• Provides discharge planning and coordinates and secures aftercare resources throughout treatment and immediately prior to discharge.
• Provides treatment in a variety of settings including schools, homes, group homes, foster homes and in-office, in consideration of client needs and safety concerns.
• Maintain timely weekly progress notes, quarterly and closing summaries up to insurance standards. Submit required clinical documentation within 24-72 hours of service provided.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 25 clients and meets expectations of 66% productivity.
• Remains informed of Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and/or Board of Psychology (BOP) laws and regulations.
• Maintains registration or licensure, meets all requirements for Continuing Education per the BBS.
• Effectively develops and updates client treatment plans for each client caseload based on timely supervisory reviews and via consistent sessions with clients.
• Comply with all federal regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), for the privacy and security of client information.
• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and registration as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or Master's degree in social work (MSW) and licensure as an Clinical Social Worker with the Board of Behavioral Sciences required.
• Competency and experience with treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-informed practices, highly preferred
• Knowledge in working with a variety of ages and two years directly related clinical experience working with adolescents, children and their families preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, case management process, community outreach and program planning preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medi-Cal/insurance and related regulations, including documentation requirements preferred. Current California Licensure is preferred.

Ability to

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to interview people, disseminate and record information.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions and apply them in a variety of situations.
• Use correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Core Competencies

• Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, therapy, crisis intervention, and case management across diverse client needs.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.
• Knowledgeable of BBS regulations, HIPAA standards, and ethical guidelines for mental health practice.
• Proficient in timely, accurate clinical documentation and compliance with Medi-Cal/insurance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, families, and community partners.

Comments

• Must clear background check for a Community Care Licensed facility, including physical, TB, and drug test.
• Sit for extended periods of time and the ability to manage repetitive hand/wrist movements while using a computer keyboard and/or the phone. Bend, squat, stoop, and walk up a flight of stairs.
• Lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs., occasionally. Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal.

Typical office and clinical environment. Responsibilities may include offsite meetings, trainings, or other activities as required by business needs.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Hanna is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support organizational goals.