Job Title: Mental Health Coordinator / Licensed Therapist (LCSW or LPCC)

Location: California City, CA 93505

Compensation: $110,000-$130,000 per year, negotiable based on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Relocation Assistance: Available

Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable

About the Opportunity

Avento Health is seeking a Mental Health Coordinator / Licensed Therapist for a full-time, on-site opportunity in California City, California. This role is ideal for an experienced LCSW or LPCC who is comfortable working in a structured behavioral health environment and providing direct clinical care to individuals in custody within a secure correctional and detention setting.

This is a strong opportunity for a licensed mental health professional seeking a stable weekday schedule, competitive compensation, relocation support, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health screenings, psychosocial assessments, and clinical interviews
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on clinical presentation and ongoing needs
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, behavioral health support, and therapeutic services in an on-site setting
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the appropriate medical or behavioral health record systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical, behavioral health, and administrative teams to support continuity of care
• Respond to urgent mental health concerns using sound clinical judgment and appropriate intervention strategies
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional, legal, ethical, and facility standards at all times
• Support treatment, stabilization, and rehabilitation efforts within a secure correctional/detention environment

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related clinical field from an accredited institution
• Active, current California licensure as an LCSW or LPCC is required
• Candidates with pending California licensure cannot be considered
• At least 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience preferred
• Strong skills in assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, documentation, and interpersonal communication
• Ability to work on-site in a secure correctional or detention setting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass background screening, credentialing, and drug screening requirements

Important Role Details

• This is a fully on-site clinical role; telehealth is not available
• This is a full-time opportunity; part-time schedules are not available
• Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Relocation assistance may be available; however, candidates must already hold an active California LCSW or LPCC license to be considered
• This role is best suited for clinicians who are confident, organized, professional, and able to work effectively within a structured environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in correctional health, detention, forensic behavioral health, inpatient behavioral health, crisis services, or community mental health
• Experience providing direct therapy, behavioral health counseling, intake assessments, and crisis response
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader care team
• Cultural competence and sensitivity when serving diverse and vulnerable populations

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $110,000-$130,000 annually
• Compensation is negotiable based on experience
• Sign-on bonus is negotiable
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Consistent full-time weekday schedule

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-demand licensed therapist role in California
• Strong compensation for qualified LCSW and LPCC candidates
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
• Opportunity to use assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment planning skills in a meaningful setting
• Relocation support available for qualified licensed candidates

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avento Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruiter. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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