Independent Contractor - MAT Assessor Clinician

About the role

Counseling4Kids is looking for a licensed mental health professional to work as an Independent Contractor providing MAT assessment and specialty clinical services to children and families across Los Angeles County.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and trauma‑informed evaluations for children (including infants and toddlers) and families.
• Prepare MAT‑related assessment reports and Summary of Findings (SOF) documents.
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings and provide intensive care coordination when required.
• Develop treatment plans, make clinical recommendations, and coordinate with multidisciplinary partners.
• Document all services in compliance with clinical, regulatory, funding, and contractual standards.

Required profile

• Current, unrestricted California license as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• Experience delivering MAT‑based services to the birth‑to‑five population.
• Background working with children and families involved with DCFS.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for community‑based work.
• Ability to maintain professional liability insurance and compliant clinical records.

Required skills

• MAT‑based assessment and reporting.
• Trauma‑informed clinical assessment and treatment planning.
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and community resource linkage.