Aspiranet
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Schedule Full-Time | Exempt
Department Residential – Crisis Stabilization Unit
Reports To Clinical Director
Pay Range $95,000 – $105,000 per year
Shifts Monday–Friday, 10 am–7 pm
About Aspiranet Aspiranet is a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families.
Position Summary The Lead Clinician provides direct clinical services within Aspiranet’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Children’s Residential Programs. Alongside providing therapy and treatment planning, the Lead Clinician plays a key role in intake, discharge coordination, and transitional support, ensuring each youth receives consistent and high-quality care. This role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and program leadership to promote safety, stabilization, and long-term wellness for youth and families.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including psychosocial, mental health, and risk evaluations.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy in alignment with treatment goals.
Lead treatment planning and reviews to meet Medi-Cal, county, and agency standards.
Facilitate discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions to lower levels of care or community services.
Coordinate aftercare and transitional support with outpatient providers, schools, and community resources.
Serve as the primary point of contact for intake and discharge processes.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to clinicians and direct care staff.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and clinical reviews.
Model trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices for program staff and partners.
Support staff training, mentoring, and development of new clinicians.
Monitor documentation timelines, intake/discharge compliance, and service quality.
Maintain accurate records and participate in program audits and improvement initiatives.
Uphold agency, licensing, and funder standards.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
Current California BBS registration or licensure (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) preferred.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and families in residential or crisis settings.
Minimum 2+ years leading a team of clinicians and/or working with multiple leadership members.
Strong knowledge of intake, assessment, discharge planning, and transitional coordination.
Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Meets all state-required employment conditions, including DOJ fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health physical, valid CA Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance.
Work Environment & Schedule This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA, with an expectation of on-site presence, including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program.
Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
Employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
Training opportunities to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.
Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment are typical of an office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.
How to Apply Join us in building brighter futures.
Apply Today Through Our Career Portal: www.aspiranet.org/careers
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Schedule Full-Time | Exempt
Department Residential – Crisis Stabilization Unit
Reports To Clinical Director
Pay Range $95,000 – $105,000 per year
Shifts Monday–Friday, 10 am–7 pm
About Aspiranet Aspiranet is a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families.
Position Summary The Lead Clinician provides direct clinical services within Aspiranet’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Children’s Residential Programs. Alongside providing therapy and treatment planning, the Lead Clinician plays a key role in intake, discharge coordination, and transitional support, ensuring each youth receives consistent and high-quality care. This role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and program leadership to promote safety, stabilization, and long-term wellness for youth and families.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including psychosocial, mental health, and risk evaluations.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy in alignment with treatment goals.
Lead treatment planning and reviews to meet Medi-Cal, county, and agency standards.
Facilitate discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions to lower levels of care or community services.
Coordinate aftercare and transitional support with outpatient providers, schools, and community resources.
Serve as the primary point of contact for intake and discharge processes.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to clinicians and direct care staff.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and clinical reviews.
Model trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices for program staff and partners.
Support staff training, mentoring, and development of new clinicians.
Monitor documentation timelines, intake/discharge compliance, and service quality.
Maintain accurate records and participate in program audits and improvement initiatives.
Uphold agency, licensing, and funder standards.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
Current California BBS registration or licensure (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) preferred.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and families in residential or crisis settings.
Minimum 2+ years leading a team of clinicians and/or working with multiple leadership members.
Strong knowledge of intake, assessment, discharge planning, and transitional coordination.
Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Meets all state-required employment conditions, including DOJ fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health physical, valid CA Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance.
Work Environment & Schedule This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA, with an expectation of on-site presence, including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program.
Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
Employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
Training opportunities to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.
Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment are typical of an office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.
How to Apply Join us in building brighter futures.
Apply Today Through Our Career Portal: www.aspiranet.org/careers
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