Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Licensed Mental Health Clinician - Westminster, CA

Compensation: $72,000 - $85,000 Per Year DOE

** Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a compassionate and experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) / Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) / Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) to join our client’s primary care team in Westminster, CA. **

About the Job

This role integrates behavioral health services within an outpatient primary care clinic setting, supporting patients with mental health, emotional, and family-related concerns. The clinical provider will work closely with primary care providers in a collaborative, team-based environment to deliver holistic, patient-centered care. This is a fast-paced setting with a strong focus on whole-person care. Bilingual proficiency in English and Vietnamese is required to effectively serve the patient population.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, couples, and family therapy in an outpatient primary care setting

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and behavioral concerns

• Collaborate with primary care providers (PCPs) and medical staff to coordinate integrated care

• Participate in case conferences and care team meetings

• Educate patients and families on coping strategies, behavioral health, and wellness

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to higher levels of care when appropriate

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and clinic policies

Qualifications :

• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience (primary care or integrated setting preferred)

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

• Active and unrestricted LMFT/LCSW/LCP/LPCC license in the State of California

• Bilingual in English and Vietnamese (required)

• Experience working with diverse patient populations

• Strong understanding of behavioral health integration in medical settings

• Experience with brief intervention models

• Familiarity with Medi-Cal and managed care populations

• Ability to work efficiently within short visit timeframes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Dental

• Vision

• Health

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Continuing education support