Position Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Counselor
Department: Behavioral Health Services
Reports To: Clinical Director or Program Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt / Non-Exempt (depending on licensing and hours)
Location: Downtown Los Angeles CA

Position Summary:

The Psychiatric Mental Health Counselor provides clinical mental health counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, families, and groups experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. The counselor works collaboratively with psychiatrists, case managers, and other healthcare providers to deliver integrated, person-centered care. Services are focused on promoting recovery, wellness, and improved quality of life, especially for individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, biosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk assessments as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, trainings, and case conferences.
• Provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.
• Support clients in navigating systems of care such as housing, social services, and legal supports.
• Promote medication adherence and support psychiatric treatment coordination.
• Perform outreach and engagement for hard-to-reach or disengaged populations.
• Comply with all agency policies and federal/state regulations, including HIPAA and Medi-Cal documentation standards.

Qualifications:

Education and Licensure:

• BA Degree, Associates Degree, Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, experience and or Lived Experience related field required.
• Licensed or license-eligible in California (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, AMFT, ASW, APCC). Not required but is a plus
• BBS registration required for pre-licensed candidates.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1–2 years clinical experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Experience working with underserved populations (e.g., chronically mentally ill, homeless, substance using) strongly preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention, co-occurring disorders, or community mental health a plus.

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic skills.
• Familiarity with DSM-5, ASAM Criteria, and Medi-Cal documentation.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in using EHR systems and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

• May require fieldwork or home visits in the community.
• Flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• Must be able to handle high-stress environments and emotional situations.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant language).
• Certification in trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based practices.
• Familiarity with CalAIM/Enhanced Care Management or managed care environments.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Per diem, PRN

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person