Behavioral Health Clinician-248485

Behavioral Health Clinician I / II (ACSW / AMFT / APCC)

Location : Ventura, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time Contract (40 hours / week)

Pay Range : $30–$34 / hr

Medix is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Clinician (Social Worker – Non-Licensed) to support an Adult Residential Program in Ventura County. This is a field-based role serving adults with severe mental illness in locked-placement settings. If you're passionate about helping clients transition to lower levels of care and thrive in community settings, this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.

Position Overview

In this role, you will conduct monthly assessments for individuals placed in locked facilities across Southern California—primarily in Los Angeles and Sylmar. You'll determine readiness to step down to a lower level of care or transition back to Ventura County. This position includes both field work (1–2 days / week) and office-based work in Ventura.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to locked placement facilities (primarily LA & Sylmar) using county vehicles
• Conduct clinical assessments to determine step-down readiness
• Collaborate with on-site case management teams
• Provide case management and linkage to community resources (e.g., Social Security, housing support)
• Manage a caseload of approx. 70 adult clients with severe mental illness (seen once per month)
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

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