Behavioral Health Clinician | Women's Treatment Program
Company: Clare Foundation, Inc.
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About CLARE|MATRIX: CLARE|MATRIX
“CM” is a nonprofit organization providing effective and
compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for
alcoholism and substance use to individuals, families, and the
community. Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX
maintains multiple facilities in the Southern California region.
Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance use and
mental health treatment to men, women, and youth in southern
California. Summary Under the supervision of the Director of
Residential, the Behavioral Health Clinician “BHC” plays a vital
role in supporting the well-being of participants receiving
services at our residential program. The BHC provides behavioral
and mental health services, including therapy, crisis intervention,
and case management delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed, and
person-centered therapeutic interventions to adults with substance
use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential function, with or
without accommodation. The requirements listed below are
representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Supervisory Responsibilities: This
position does not have direct reports. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide
direct service and within scope of practice by spending the
majority of their time conducting and documenting clinical
assessments and client evaluations. A BHC I may only perform the
following under supervision. Clinical Quality Care Delivery
Assessment: Conduct assessments and evaluations with new and
existing clients. Perform duties within timeframes to meet service
goals. Assessments may include but are not limited to Mental Health
Status Exam, Biopsychosocial interviews, assessment scales, app
health scales, Columbia Suicide Severity, PHQ, Beck Regression, and
Beck Anxiety. Therapy: Provides therapeutic interventions,
including evidence-based practices for substance use and
psychological disorders. Crisis and Clinical Support to Programs:
Meet clinical and mental health needs as they arise conducting
crisis intervention sessions. Individual Sessions: Conduct mental
health evaluation, assessments, and individual sessions. Determine
if and provide family and/or couple counseling as needed. Group
Facilitation: Conduct group counseling and educational groups. Case
Management ASAM and Treatment Plans: Review and finalize ASAM and
Treatment Plans. Utilization: Perform utilization reviews and
discharge summaries. Ensure charts meet quality management
standards per regular utilization review and/or chart review
process, including completion of review tools within designated
timeframe. EHR: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of
participant care in electronic health records (EMR). Shift Reports:
Provide clear and concise shift reports to ensure continuity of
care. Documentation and Billing EHR: Utilizing the EHR, the BHC has
responsibility and oversight for ensuring the proper, correct and
timely documentation of all notes and administration of
participants’ medical records, maintaining compliance with
municipal, state and federal regulations and maintaining accurate
and complete proper documentation for all participant encounters.
QA and Billing: Confirms evidence of complete progress note
ensuring all notes are completed in real time to expedite billing
requirements. Ensure health, physical and TB test administration
are reflected in the charts for billing to process timely and
accurately. Safety and Compliance Compliance: Ensures program
compliance with all CLARE|MATRIX Policies and Procedures. The BHC
must adhere to all state and federal regulations and prioritize
participant safety and dignity in all aspects of care. Adhere to
and ensure all staff follows all safety rules and regulations.
HIPPA Compliance: Secures participant information and maintains
strict participant confidence by completing and safeguarding
medical records and ensuring participant information is kept
confidential. Professional Behavior: Ensures strict maintenance of
professional boundaries following established limits and guidelines
for appropriate behavior with participants, ensuring a safe and
ethical environment by clearly separating the professional role
from personal interactions, and protecting the participant's
privacy and dignity. Boundaries typically include but are not
limited to personal disclosure limits, physical touch restrictions,
and clear communication about the professional nature of the
relationship. Safety Standards: Ensure health and safety
regulations are upheld to CLARE|MATRIX standards, OSHA, CAL-OSHA,
and all regulatory requirements. Incident reports: Complete
incident reports timely and in accordance with company and
regulatory requirements. Teamwork and Collaboration Communication:
Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other clinical providers
to communicate participant changes, needs, updates, and progress.
Respond to staff and participants in a professional and courteous
manner. Meetings: Participate in staff meetings, one-on-one
meetings with supervisors, and other meetings as required.
Education and Training: Participate in ongoing training, team
meetings, and certifications to maintain eligibility for the role.
Secondary Areas of Responsibility Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Must have a current, valid and unrestricted mental
health license in the State of California as designated by the
California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to qualify as a BHC
II. Qualifying licensure includes LCSW, LMFT, and LPCC. To qualify
as a BHC I, you must have a current, valid and unrestricted
registration as an ACSW, or AMFT. Must have current and valid First
Aid and CPR certification. Must carry and provide evidence of
appropriate and current Professional Liability Insurance.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Experience BHC II BHC I
Knowledge of co-occurring mental health disorders, and/or substance
use disorders (SUD). Familiarity with co-occurring mental health
disorders, and/or substance use disorders (SUD). Knowledge of ASAM
criteria and co-occurring mental health disorders. Familiarity with
ASAM criteria and co-occurring mental health disorders. Knowledge
of Title 22, DHCS, and Joint Commission or CARF standards.
Familiarity with Title 22, DHCS, and Joint Commission or CARF
standards. Experience with electronic health records “EHR”.
Familiarity with electronic health records “EHR”. Effective
communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Effective communication, organizational, and time-management
skills. Effective verbal and written communication and
interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written communication
and interpersonal skills. Organized and detailed oriented.
Organized and detailed oriented. Self-motivated and able to
effectively carry out job duties and responsibilities.
Self-motivated and able to effectively carry out job duties and
responsibilities. Thrive in a fast-paced environment. Thrive in a
fast-paced environment. Physical Demands: While performing the
responsibilities of the job, the employee is regularly required to
talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and use
their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is
regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands
overhead or below the waist. The employee is rarely required to
stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is rarely required to
lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities
required by this job include close vision. The candidate must be
able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or
without reasonable accommodation. These physical demands are
representative of the physical requirements necessary for an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the
job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with
disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Medical
History: All employees who have or require contact with
participants, or in food preparation, shall complete a health
screening report or a health questionnaire. A health screening
report will be provided upon hire. For all residential and detox
employees, a health screening report will be completed and signed
off by a medical practitioner for clearance. All employees will
complete a self-report screening questionnaire. A TB test will be
conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60
calendar days prior to 7 calendar days after employment and renewed
annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a
known record of tuberculosis or a record of positive testing shall
not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is
documentation that the staff has completed at least 6 months of
preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within
45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a
physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have tuberculosis
and has not been under regular care and monitoring for
tuberculosis. A chest x-ray within the prior 6 months is
acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.
Work Environment: This job will be primarily located at the
CLARE|MATRIX facilities in Santa Monica, California. This job is
primarily an office environment and requires the ability to operate
standard office equipment and keyboards. The work environment is
fast-paced and dynamic. The work requires the ability to work in a
confined area. The work environment may involve exposure to
participants experiencing challenging behaviors including
occasional acts of aggression. While performing the
responsibilities of the job, the work environment characteristics
are representative of the environment the job holder will
encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people
with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Disclaimer: The employee must be able to perform the essential
functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested,
reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job,
absent undue hardship for the Company. Furthermore, job
descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee
skill levels change. The Company retains the right to change or
assign other duties to this position. Conclusion: This job
description is intended to convey information essential to
understanding the functions, job responsibilities and expectations
of the role. This job description is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties,
responsibilities or working conditions associated with the
position. Day Shift | Mon-Friday 40 Hours
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