MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I - STIPEND

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I - STIPEND Print ( ufeff MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I - STIPEND Salary $76,804.32 - $98,034.72 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number b9029K Department MENTAL HEALTH Opening Date 02/02/2026 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information WHEN TO APPLY: We will be accepting online applications starting Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM (PT) u2013 Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly once we have enough qualified applicants. EXAM NUMBER: b9029K WHO MAY APPLY: We welcome applications from everyone. Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Essential Job Functions Interviews and conducts diagnostic assessments of clients in order to develop treatment and recovery plans for clients and/or their family members. Participates in the intake process by interviewing clients and/or their family members to obtain family, social, employment, medical, and mental health treatment history; provides crisis intervention, treatment, case management, referrals, and other related mental health care services to clients and their family members. Participates in multi-disciplinary team to review client cases, treatment approaches, clinical issues, client progress, and treatment recommendations; and to prepare and present progress reports. Participates in the development of individual and group treatment plans designed to address mental, emotional, and family disorders and dysfunction. Provides ongoing clinical assessment, treatment planning, and clinical treatment for clients and families. Performs intensive casework services with children and adult clients and their relatives through individual and group sessions. Prepares and maintains clinical case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and to record client treatment progress. Coordinates continuity of care and other treatment related services with caseworkers, probation officers, and community and healthcare workers. Coordinates mental health support services to clients and families by linking them to other community resources to maximize client self-sufficiency and independence significant to client's continuum of care. Interviews clients seeking mental health intervention services on an emergency basis and utilizes crisis intervention and community outreach techniques supportive of client recovery in the community. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, evaluates clients and makes arrangements for voluntary or involuntary admissions to psychiatric facilities for treatment. Serves as liaison and consultant to schools, organizations, parents, children, etc. on issues concerning clients and may serve on committees, boards, etc. Provides mental health treatment services in schools and other community settings to emotionally- and behaviorally-disturbed children with the goal of helping them to achieve higher functioning in interpersonal relations and academic performance. Maintains cooperative professional relationships with local community agencies significant to the continuum of care for clients. Conducts outreach and community-based service provision. Requirements TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must be an approved LACDMH Stipend awardee. -And- Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in marriage, family, and child counseling, marital and family therapy, couple and family therapy, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or counseling with an emphasis in either marriage, family, and child counseling or marriage and family therapy. -Or- Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor: A Masteru2019s degree that is counseling or psychotherapy in content, as defined by the State of California Business and Professionu2019s Code. The degree must be from an accredited college or university and qualify the degree-holder for registration as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science. Applicants must meet the requirements at time of filing. License: Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: Appointees are required to obtain a valid Marriage & Family Therapist Intern registration number from the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences within thirty (30) days of appointment. Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor: Appointees are required to possess a valid Associate Professional Clinical Counselor registration number. Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns and registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselors must obtain full licensure as Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, respectively, withinsix yearsof initial registration. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Withhold information: Applicants who expect to receive their Master's degree within six (6) months of filing an application may compete in the examination, and if successful, will be withheld from certification for employment until original documentation of successful completion of the required education is received. Applicants must attach proof (original or photocopy of an original) of their college transcripts or degree indicating the field of study from an accredited college or university, or a letter with the Registrar's signature on school letterhead with school seal indicating a planned graduation date within 6 months to their application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing. To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application (for open continuous filing periods)/the end of the filing period (for defined filing periods). The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: Physical class: Physical Class II u2013 Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information Examination Content: This is a noncompetitive examination: This opportunity is considered non-competitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do, we will put you on a list with everyone who qualifies and use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. Eligibility and Vacancy Information: The names of qualifying candidates will be added to the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteranu2019s credit. Additional Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends. Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the

Created: 2026-02-04