STRTP Clinician

7 ALPHA FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY WE; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The STRTP Clinician provides individual, family, and group therapeutic services and case management support to youth in 7 Alpha Foundation for Community WE's Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program in Los Angeles County. Services emphasize trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice for diverse LGBTQIA+ youth.

The Clinician works with a multidisciplinary team, youth supports, and county partners to advance treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, MFT, Clinical Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC required.
• Current DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance (Community Care Licensing) required.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurability required.
• Experience with Medi-Cal/EPSDT clinical documentation and billing standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to residents as per CCP and treatment goals.
• Meet with residents and supports weekly to advance reunification or permanency goals.
• Convene and participate in CFT meetings to develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate and implement overall treatment and services, linking to psychiatric, medical, educational, and community services.
• Provide clinical consultation and case planning support to staff.
• Intervene in behavior support and de-escalation plans in trauma-informed practice.
• Complete and maintain clinical documentation per Medi-Cal/EPSDT and STRTP requirements.
• Participate in crisis response system, including after-hours on-call rotation.
• Cultivate relationships with DCFS, probation, regional center, education, and community partners.
• Engage in individual and group clinical supervision.
• Apply culturally responsive, strengths-based lens to work with diverse youth.
• Maintain professional conduct and align with agency mission and STRTP philosophy.
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, and licensing-related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Clinical Program Director or leadership.

Skills

Therapy (individual/family/group)

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Job Description

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.