Superior Court of Los Angeles County
Mental Health Clinician
Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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This range is provided by Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$101,716.32/yr - $126,375.24/yr Position Description
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Los Angeles Superior Court is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large. Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. The official classification for this role is Family Court Services Specialist. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Key Responsibilities
Child Custody Mediation – Conduct confidential mediations in cases of separation, parentage, divorce, and domestic violence to develop child custody/visitation agreements prioritizing the child’s best interests. Child Custody Evaluations (Brief Parenting Plan Assessments) – Perform in-depth assessments, interviews, and home visits to evaluate family dynamics, recommend custody arrangements, and deliver findings through formal reports or court testimony. Child Interviews – Conduct sensitive, age-appropriate interviews with children to gather input relevant to custody decisions, sharing observations via written reports or testimony. Risk Assessment & Mandatory Reporting – Identify and assess risks such as domestic violence and child abuse; make mandated reports and referrals to appropriate agencies, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Parent Education – Provide parents with information on child development, communication techniques and co-parenting strategies to support healthier family dynamics. Documentation – Maintain detailed case records, input data into court databases, and prepare formal evaluations and reports for judicial review. Selection Requirements
A master's degree* from an accredited college, university, or program in social work, psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family relationships Five (5) years of PAID, VERIFIABLE, FULL-TIME post-master's degree experience, within the last 7 years, in the field of family counseling or clinical assessment A current license from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, or clinical psychology To qualify for opportunities that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page. Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of effective interview methods and techniques to assess adults and children. Knowledge of medical and mental health terminology, including understanding of medical diagnoses. Ability to work independently and consult with supervisor regarding cases as appropriate. Ability to interview and communicate with a variety of people from different backgrounds. Experience working with high conflict parents and children including blended family issues. Experience working with persons who have problems with drugs, alcohol, child abuse, domestic violence and mental health issues. Experience working in a Court environment demonstrating familiarity with legal procedures. Experience providing timely assessments to the Court. Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish. APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE. What To Expect After Applying
EVALUATION
Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire. ELIGIBILITY
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately one (1) year and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list. Questions regarding this posting may be e‑mailed to RMurillo2@lacourt.org.
Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.
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Mental Health Clinician
role at
Superior Court of Los Angeles County Superior Court of Los Angeles County provided pay range
This range is provided by Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$101,716.32/yr - $126,375.24/yr Position Description
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Los Angeles Superior Court is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large. Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. The official classification for this role is Family Court Services Specialist. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Key Responsibilities
Child Custody Mediation – Conduct confidential mediations in cases of separation, parentage, divorce, and domestic violence to develop child custody/visitation agreements prioritizing the child’s best interests. Child Custody Evaluations (Brief Parenting Plan Assessments) – Perform in-depth assessments, interviews, and home visits to evaluate family dynamics, recommend custody arrangements, and deliver findings through formal reports or court testimony. Child Interviews – Conduct sensitive, age-appropriate interviews with children to gather input relevant to custody decisions, sharing observations via written reports or testimony. Risk Assessment & Mandatory Reporting – Identify and assess risks such as domestic violence and child abuse; make mandated reports and referrals to appropriate agencies, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Parent Education – Provide parents with information on child development, communication techniques and co-parenting strategies to support healthier family dynamics. Documentation – Maintain detailed case records, input data into court databases, and prepare formal evaluations and reports for judicial review. Selection Requirements
A master's degree* from an accredited college, university, or program in social work, psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family relationships Five (5) years of PAID, VERIFIABLE, FULL-TIME post-master's degree experience, within the last 7 years, in the field of family counseling or clinical assessment A current license from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, or clinical psychology To qualify for opportunities that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page. Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of effective interview methods and techniques to assess adults and children. Knowledge of medical and mental health terminology, including understanding of medical diagnoses. Ability to work independently and consult with supervisor regarding cases as appropriate. Ability to interview and communicate with a variety of people from different backgrounds. Experience working with high conflict parents and children including blended family issues. Experience working with persons who have problems with drugs, alcohol, child abuse, domestic violence and mental health issues. Experience working in a Court environment demonstrating familiarity with legal procedures. Experience providing timely assessments to the Court. Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish. APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE. What To Expect After Applying
EVALUATION
Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire. ELIGIBILITY
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately one (1) year and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list. Questions regarding this posting may be e‑mailed to RMurillo2@lacourt.org.
Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.
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