Clinical Therapist - Centralized Intake - Carson

The Clinical Therapist - Centralized Intake provides timely, comprehensive, clinically sound,
and client-centered behavioral health screening and assessment services for children, youth, adults, and
families. The position conducts diagnostic assessments, evaluates risk and functional impairment,
formulates diagnoses and case conceptualizations, determines medical necessity, and recommends the
appropriate level of care and services.

Annual Salary Range:

BBS Registered: $75,001-$95,000

Licensed: $85,001-$105,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. CLINICAL SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT: Independently conducts timely, comprehensive,
strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive clinical screenings and diagnostic
assessments. Obtains and evaluates relevant behavioral health, developmental, psychosocial, family,
medical, educational, substance-use, trauma, and systems information needed to understand clinical
presentation, functioning, strengths, and service needs.
2. DIAGNOSTIC FORMULATION AND CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION: Applies current DSM diagnostic
criteria and clinical theory to formulate supported diagnoses, differential diagnoses, and case
conceptualizations. Seeks clinical consultation when presentations are complex, unclear, or require
supervisory review.
3. LEVEL OF CARE: Evaluates clinical need, functional impairment, strengths, preferences, risk, and other
relevant factors to determine medical necessity and recommend the appropriate type, intensity, frequency,
and level of behavioral health service. Ensures recommendations are individualized, clinically supported,

and consistent with applicable program criteria. Uses clinical judgment and agency- or LACDMH-
designated assessment tools to support level-of-care decisions. Makes clinically appropriate referrals and

coordinates services when clients require additional, different, more intensive, or less intensive services.
Collaborates with internal and external providers to support continuity of care.
4. RISK ASSESSMENT, CRISIS RESPONSE, AND LPS RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains an active Los
Angeles County LPS designation and exercises designated authority in accordance with applicable law,
county requirements, agency policy, and scope of practice. Assesses suicide risk, self-harm, danger to
others, grave disability, abuse, neglect, exploitation, substance-related risk, and other urgent safety
concerns. Provides crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning during scheduled work hours;
consults promptly with the Clinical Supervisor; completes mandated reporting; and coordinates with crisis
or emergency resources when necessary.

5. REFERRAL AND SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS: Demonstrates sound knowledge of Masada
programs, behavioral health levels of care, community resources, and other available services. Makes
clinically appropriate internal and external service recommendations based on assessment findings,
medical necessity, client needs, strengths, preferences, eligibility, and program criteria.
6. REFERRAL COORDINATION AND TRANSITION TO SERVICES: Communicates assessment findings,
clinical recommendations, and required clinical information clearly and promptly to the receiving program
or service. Collaborates with the Clinical Supervisor, program staff, referral sources, clients, caregivers,
and community partners to address barriers and support continuity of care and successful transition to
recommended services.
7. DOCUMENTATION: Completes accurate, thorough, clinically appropriate, and timely documentation of
screenings, assessments, diagnoses, risk evaluations, clinical formulations, recommendations, collateral
contacts, referrals, and other required services. Ensures documentation supports medical necessity and
meets agency, LACDMH, Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services, payer, legal, and regulatory
requirements.
8. ASSESSMENT AND OUTCOME MEASURES: Completes agency-required clinical assessment and
clinical outcome measures accurately and within required timelines. This includes the Level of Care
Utilization System (LOCUS) for applicable adult clients, the Integrated Practice - Child and Adolescent
Needs and Strengths (IP-CANS) for applicable children and youth, and other required outcome or clinical
measurement tools. Uses assessment and outcome information to inform clinical formulation and service
recommendations.
9. PRODUCTIVITY AND TIMELINESS: Meets productivity, scheduling, documentation, and performance
expectations established for the position. Completes assigned assessments, documentation, outcome
measures, and related responsibilities within required timelines and promptly communicates barriers that
may affect quality or timely service delivery.
10. FIELD-BASED AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: Provides services in office, clinic, home, school,
community, field-based, telehealth, or other approved settings according to clinical need and assigned
program requirements. Meets applicable field-based service expectations and travels independently to
service locations as necessary. Transports clients only when authorized and required by assigned program
responsibilities and agency policy.
11. CLIENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: Establishes professional rapport with clients and caregivers
and promotes meaningful participation throughout the assessment process. Explains the purpose of
assessment, obtains information respectfully and developmentally appropriately, identifies strengths, and
incorporates client preferences, cultural considerations, and family voice into recommendations.
12. CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE: Demonstrates respect for the
intrinsic value, individuality, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and cultures of clients, families,
colleagues, and community partners. Provides services using culturally responsive, trauma-informed,
strengths-based, recovery-oriented, and client- and family-centered practices. Demonstrates cultural
humility and sensitivity to the impact of trauma, systemic involvement, social determinants, and
environmental factors on behavioral health and treatment outcomes.
13. CLINICAL COLLABORATION: Collaborates effectively with Masada staff and departments, including
Clinical Supervisors, Program Managers, psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, integrated care
management, Quality Improvement, and other teams as appropriate. Maintains professional relationships
with county agencies, schools, healthcare providers, child welfare, probation, managed care organizations,
community providers, and other involved systems.

14. CLINICAL CONSULTATION AND SUPERVISION: Participates actively and punctually in individual
and group supervision, case consultation, team meetings, case presentations, training, and other required
clinical activities. Appropriately utilizes the Clinical Supervisor for diagnostic questions, complex
presentations, risk and safety concerns, mandated reporting, ethical issues, service recommendations, and
other matters requiring supervisory review.
15. CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS: Demonstrates proficiency in the electronic health record
and agency-approved clinical platforms, including Greenspace, Eleos, iDashboards, and designated
assessment or outcome systems as applicable. Accurately enters required clinical information and uses
technology to support documentation quality, outcomes, communication, and service coordination.
16. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND OUTCOMES: Participates in quality
improvement, quality assurance, documentation review, utilization review, peer review, audit, and
corrective action activities as assigned. Responds to feedback and completes required corrections within
established timelines.
17. ETHICS, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: Performs all responsibilities within
professional scope of practice and applicable ethical, legal, licensing, confidentiality, and regulatory
standards. Protects client rights, maintains professional boundaries, safeguards protected health
information, and demonstrates ethical decision-making.
18. COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrates effective written, verbal, interpersonal,
organizational, and problem-solving skills. Communicates clinical findings, recommendations, safety
concerns, service barriers, and follow-up needs clearly, professionally, and in a timely manner.
19. TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Completes required agency, clinical, regulatory,
Evidence-Based Practice, outcome-measure, LPS, and program-specific training within established
timeframes. Maintains required professional registration or licensure, continuing education, certifications,
LPS designation, and other training requirements applicable to the position. Participates in ongoing
professional development to strengthen clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment, crisis-response, and
level-of-care decision-making competencies.
20. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports and maintains a safe, hazard-free workplace and complies
with agency safety policies, OSHA requirements, established safety procedures, and applicable workplace
health and safety regulations. Promptly reports injuries, illnesses, hazards, unsafe conditions, or safety
incidents. Employee-related injuries or illnesses must be reported immediately to Human Resources, and
Nurse First Response (NFR) should be notified for assessment in accordance with agency procedures.
NFR is available 24/7/365 at (877) 246-8608. Promotes client and staff safety by identifying and responding
to behavioral health emergencies and seeking supervisory or emergency consultation when circumstances
exceed the clinician's role or available resources.
21. OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position
as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Program Manager, Director, or executive leadership.

Position Requirements:
• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling,
Psychology, or another related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Current California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD, or PsyD; or current registration with the
California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC, as applicable.
• Valid California Driver's License, proof of automobile insurance, good driving record. Driving is an
essential function of the position.

• Must meet applicable requirements to provide Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services within
professional scope of practice.
• Work experience in a behavioral health, community mental health, assessment, diagnostic, or
comparable clinical setting preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ongoing clinical assessment, DSM diagnostic criteria, case
conceptualization, treatment planning, psychotherapy, risk assessment, crisis intervention, safety
planning, mandated reporting, level-of-care determination, and care coordination.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn LACDMH requirements, Medi-Cal documentation standards, Specialty
Mental Health Services requirements, medical necessity standards, and behavioral health compliance
requirements.
• Knowledge of or ability to develop proficiency with LOCUS, IP-CANS, and other agency-designated
assessment, level-of-care, and outcome measurement tools applicable to assigned populations and
programs.
• Demonstrated experience with trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice, family engagement,
and culturally responsive services with children, youth, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Work Environment:
This is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance based on agency policy, department requirements,
and operational needs. The work environment is primarily an office, clinical, and remote or hybrid setting
and may include community-based locations when required by operational needs. The position may involve
contact with individuals experiencing significant behavioral health symptoms, psychiatric crises, or acute
emotional distress. Work schedules and in-office attendance are based on agency policy, department
requirements, and operational needs. This position is not assigned to the agency after-hours or on-call
rotation.