STRTP Clinician

7 ALPHA FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY WE; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

7 Alpha Foundation for Community We in Los Angeles County seeks a STRTP Clinician to provide individual, family, and group therapy, and to coordinate care for youth in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice and collaboration with county partners to support reunification and transition goals.

The clinician will maintain documentation, participate in CFT and supervision, and engage in crisis response while serving diverse

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field required.
• California BBS registration as ASW/AMFT/APCC required.
• DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance required.
• Valid CA driver's license and insurability required.
• Experience with youth in out-of-home care or juvenile justice preferred.
• Knowledge of STRTP, CalAIM, and DCFS/Probation systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy per CCP and goals.
• Weekly meetings with residents and natural supports for planning.
• Participate in CFT meetings to develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate treatment and linkages to medical, education, and community services.
• Offer clinical consultation to staff and supervise teams.
• Support behavior plans with trauma-informed, least-restrictive approaches.
• Maintain documentation per Medi-Cal/EPSDT and STRTP standards.
• Participate in crisis response and after-hours on-call rotation.
• Build relationships with DCFS, probation, education, and partners.
• Engage in clinical supervision and reflect on practice with cultural responsiveness.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Cultural humility

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The STRTP Clinician provides individual, family, and group therapeutic services and case management support to youth and non-minor dependents residing in 7 Alpha's Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program. The Clinician coordinates care for residents with significant mental health, trauma, and child welfare or juvenile justice histories that affect their ability to stabilize and reunify with family or transition successfully to a lower level of care. Services are delivered on-site and in the community, with an emphasis on trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and affirming practice for the diverse populations served across Los Angeles County, including LGBTQIA+ youth. The Clinician works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the youth's natural supports, and county partners to ensure coordinated progress toward each resident's treatment goals.

Primary Job Duties

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to assigned residents in accordance with each youth's Client Care Coordination Plan (CCP) and treatment goals.
• Meet with residents and their natural supports on a weekly basis to advance treatment planning and reunification or permanency goals.
• Convene and participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to develop individualized treatment plans and strengthen natural support systems.
• Coordinate and implement overall treatment and services for assigned clients, including linkage to psychiatric, medical, educational, and community-based services.
• Provide clinical consultation and case planning support to Mental Health Workers and other direct care staff.
• Intervene in and support the implementation of residents' behavior support and de-escalation plans, consistent with trauma-informed and least-restrictive practices.
• Complete and maintain clinical documentation, including progress notes, mental health assessments, treatment plans, incident reports, and other records in compliance with Medi-Cal/EPSDT documentation standards and CDSS/DCFS STRTP requirements.
• Participate in the program's crisis response system, including after-hours on-call rotation as assigned.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with DCFS, probation, regional center, education, and other community partners involved in residents' care.
• Participate actively in individual and group clinical supervision.
• Apply a culturally responsive, strengths-based, and affirming lens to clinical work with youth from diverse racial, ethnic, immigration, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times, representing the agency's mission, values, and STRTP program philosophy.
• Attend all required trainings, staff meetings, and licensing-related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Director or agency leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC required.
• Current Department of Justice (DOJ)/FBI fingerprint clearance (Community Care Licensing) required.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurability required.
• Experience working with youth in out-of-home care, foster care, or juvenile justice systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with crisis assessment, de-escalation, and behavioral intervention strongly preferred.
• Experience with Medi-Cal/EPSDT clinical documentation and billing standards preferred.
• Knowledge of STRTP, CalAIM, and DCFS/Probation systems of care a plus.