About the Role
The Clinical Coordinator (CC) provides leadership, clinical oversight, and assists in operational management of a community forensic mental health clinic(s). This role requires advanced clinical expertise, experience with sex offender and justice-involved populations, and the ability to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and contractual obligations. The Clinical Coordinator assists with developing and maintaining high-performing clinical teams, upholds ethical and trauma-informed care standards, and drives positive client outcomes while meeting organizational goals. The position includes CASOMB and board-level supervision and support for eligible staff.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of clinical service delivery, including caseload management, staffing assignments, and program implementation for forensic populations.
- Maintain active clinical and supervision caseloads per BBS/BOP/CASOMB guidelines (50% clinical focus).
- Conduct clinical assessments, intakes, screenings, and evaluations.
- Facilitate team meetings and agency-sponsored and CASOMB specific training to strengthen forensic clinical skills.
- Monitor Direct Clinical Contact (DCC) levels to ensure front-line clinicians meet expectations (e.g., 60%).
- Assign cases and assist in developing corrective action plans, as needed.
- Monitor regulatory, contractual, and ethical standards (CASOMB, BBS/BOP, ATSA).
- Conduct audits and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Ensure 100% compliance with contractual deliverables and clinic metrics.
- Provide board-level clinical supervision and mentorship to licensed and unlicensed staff, doctoral-level trainees, and practicum students.
- Ensure staff meet licensure and certification requirements.
- Serve as a liaison with referral sources, courts, probation/parole agencies, and community partners.
- Foster collaboration and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Contribute to program design, site expansion, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Develop and facilitate clinical training for staff.
- Track clinic metrics and ensure clinical and administrative objectives are met.
- Perform additional responsibilities consistent with leadership, supervision, and program objectives.
Requirements
- Doctoral or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field.
- Licensed in California with BBS (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or Board of Psychology (Ph.D/PsyD).
- Minimum 8 years of clinical experience, including 5 years in forensic or sex offender-specific treatment.
- Minimum 6 years of administrative or management experience in clinical settings.
- Experience providing board-level supervision and CASOMB supervision (or eligible).
- Ability to manage difficult client discussions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of reliability and consistency of high performance.
- Exemplary work ethic by being highly organized, detailed, and thorough.
- In-depth knowledge and application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based forensic treatment modalities.
- Successful completion of supervisory training required by licensing board.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage high-pressure situations, and maintain effective professional relationships internally and externally.
- Proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) principles, and sex offender-specific curriculum delivery.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with capability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Dedicated to trauma-informed, ethical care and prevention of further sexual victimization.
- Must maintain and adhere to CASOMB Independent Level certification, SARATSO compliance, and adhere to ethical guidelines (CAMFT, NASW, ACA, ATSA).
- Must adhere to licensing boards standards and requirements.
- Once eligible to supervise, candidate will be assigned associates to supervise.
- Facilitate clinical training and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based forensic treatment modalities.
- Ability to stand, walk, or remain stationary for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry 25–50 pounds.
- Regular operation of computer, EMR system, office equipment, and documentation.
- Clear vision and hearing for observation, documentation, assessments, and communication.
- Ability to safely move through offices, clinics, and community environments.
- Manage extended travel while maintaining productivity and professional engagement.
- Ability to work independently in office and provide direct client services without another staff member present.
Skills
- Forensic assessments
- Risk evaluations
- Evidence-based clinical interventions
- Organizational skills
- Auditing skills
- Compliance management skills
- EHR systems (Electronic Health Record)
- Clinical documentation
- Leadership skills
- Mentorship skills
- Communication skills
- Managing multiple priorities
- High performance under pressure
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Conflict resolution capabilities
- Ethical care
- Trauma-informed care
- Culturally competent care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) principles
- Sex offender-specific curriculum delivery
- Risk assessments
- Forensic tools (e.g., STABLE, STATIC 99R)
- Ethical guidelines per CAMFT/NASW/ACA and ATSA standards
Location
- California
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 8 years of clinical experience
- Minimum 5 years in forensic or sex offender-specific treatment
- Minimum 6 years of administrative or management experience
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in forensic or behavioral health (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of administrative or management experience in a clinical setting (preferred)
- Licensed for at least 2 years with BBS or BOP (preferred)
Education Level
- Doctoral or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field
- Licensed in California with BBS (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or Board of Psychology (Ph.D/PsyD)
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Extensive training
- Ongoing consultation
- Continuous support for employees and students
About the Company
- HOPE Program provides a comprehensive range of forensic evaluations, behavioral health services, and specialized treatment programs throughout California.
- Our individualized approach combines evidence-based practices, the latest research, and cognitive behavioral therapy to effectively support individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, psychological, and forensic-related challenges.
- We are committed to professional growth by providing extensive training, ongoing consultation, and continuous support for employees and students participating in our training programs.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, breastfeeding status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
- We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
- If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify us.
