MAT Assessor Clinician for Kids — Independent Contractor

Counseling4Kids; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Counseling4Kids is seeking an experienced MAT Assessor Clinician to provide MAT assessment and specialty mental health services to children and families in Los Angeles County. The Independent Clinical Contractor will deliver assessments and treatment planning across office, home, school, or community settings, aligned with DCFS collaborations and county systems.

Qualified clinicians hold California licensure (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) and have MAT experience with birth-to-five populations, crisis

Qualifications

• Licensed in California as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• Experience with MAT-based services.
• Experience with birth-to-five population.
• Experience working with DCFS.
• Experience providing mental health services to children and families.
• Experience conducting clinical assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County DMH systems and requirements.
• Ability to maintain licensure-compliant records and professional liability insurance.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide MAT assessments and specialty mental health services to children and families.
• Conduct trauma-informed clinical assessment and treatment planning.
• Prepare SOF reports for MAT assessments.
• Participate in Child and Family Team processes as needed.
• Coordinate Intensive Care Coordination when applicable.
• Offer referrals and linkages to community resources.
• Deliver individual and family clinical services within scope.
• Document services per regulatory, funding, and contractual requirements.

Skills

MAT-based services

Pediatric mental health

Trauma-informed practice

Clinical assessment

Job description

Counseling4Kids is seeking an experienced MAT Assessor Clinician to provide MAT assessment and specialty mental health services to children and families in Los Angeles County. The Independent Clinical Contractor will deliver assessments and treatment planning across office, home, school, or community settings, aligned with DCFS collaborations and county systems.

Qualified clinicians hold California licensure (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) and have MAT experience with birth-to-five populations, crisis