The clinician will manage patient engagement, orientation, and continuity-of-care functions within an Intensive Outpatient Program. They will also facilitate clinical groups, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure documentation compliance with CMS and payor standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current California license as an LMFT or LCSW and possess 3-5 years of experience in an Intensive Outpatient Program. Proficiency in evidence-based treatments, telehealth platforms, and crisis safety planning is required.
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Job description
Intensive Outpatient Program Licensed Clinician (LMFT/LCSW) are licensed behavioral health clinicians who ensure that every participant in Salma Health’s Intensive Outpatient Programs receives seamless, person-centered care.
Working closely with IOP Coordinators, therapists, and psychiatrists, they own the patient-engagement and continuity-of-care functions that underpin compliance, retention, and clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities: Patient Engagement & Orientation: Conduct IOP orientations for new patients, introducing program structure, expectations, and resources.
Use motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to enhance retention, reduce early drop-out, and sustain engagement.
Care Coordination & Discharge Planning: Lead discharge planning beginning at admission, ensuring linkage to outpatient providers, community resources, and payor-approved step-down services.
Conduct collateral sessions with patients to support transition and continuity.
Indirect Patient Contact (IPC) & Compliance: Document collateral contacts, discharge coordination, and case management activities in compliance with CMS and commercial payor standards.
Ensure IPC is properly captured for utilization review and reimbursement audits.
Group & Clinical Support: Co-facilitate psychoeducation or skills-based groups (e.g., DBT skills, relapse prevention).
Provide clinical coverage for group sessions or therapeutic check-ins during staff absences, within scope of licensure.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in weekly case conferences, contributing psychosocial and systems-level insights to treatment planning.
Serve as liaison between therapists, psychiatrists, coordinators, and centralized navigation to ensure seamless care.
Outcomes & Quality: Track engagement, discharge, and readmission metrics; report trends to the Clinic IOP Director for quality-improvement initiatives.
Implement corrective actions to improve retention, discharge quality, and community integration.
Safety & Crisis Support: Assist in updating safety plans and activating crisis escalation pathways as needed.
Provide documentation that meets licensure, accreditation, and payor requirements.
Required Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience working as an Intensive Outpatient Program Licensed Clinical Current clinical licensure in the state of California.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Must physically reside in the state of California.
Strong working knowledge of evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, and trauma.
Proficiency with telehealth platforms and remote clinical work.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
In-tact Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with acute psychiatric presentations and safety planning. Experience providing case management services to an acute adult population Comfortable working in milieu based clinical programs. Previous experience working in an IOP, PHP, crisis residential and/ or in patient psychiatric hospital settings. Compensation & Benefits: The compensation for this position includes: Base Salary: $100,000 - $140,000
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and additional benefits. We reserve the right to modify benefit offerings at any time, in accordance with applicable laws. Why Join Salma Practice at the cutting edge of psychiatry—integrating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and interventional treatments. Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven culture that prioritizes patient outcomes and clinical excellence. Contribute to the growth and innovation of specialty psychiatric programs in Orange County. Work Authorization Sponsorship for employment authorization may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the role and candidate qualifications. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law. In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us directly—we’re happy to help.
