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Pediatric Mental Health Clinician – Suicide Risk Assessment | Telehealth Contract in Palo Alto, CA

Make a meaningful difference in pediatric mental health as a Mental Health Clinician providing suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, and therapy through a specialized telehealth team in Palo Alto, California. This 13-week behavioral health contract supports adolescents ages 12–17 who receive positive suicide screening results. The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-person training or patient-care responsibilities in Palo Alto’s vibrant Bay Area setting, known for its innovative community and access to diverse cultural and outdoor amenities, while serving diverse Bay Area communities.

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric Mental Health Clinician
• Location: Palo Alto, California
• Work Setting: Primarily telehealth with occasional in-person responsibilities
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,603–$2,892
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 13-week mental health contract
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Shifts: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week

Mental Health Clinician Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related program approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Current California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible, directly related clinical experience
• Professional experience conducting suicide risk assessments with pediatric or adolescent patients
• Experience with Brief Suicide Safety Assessments (BSSA), safety planning, and California 5150 evaluations or related crisis processes
• Knowledge of psychiatric assessment, clinical interviewing, counseling techniques, social work principles, and evidence-based behavioral health practices
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload, maintain confidential records, prepare comprehensive documentation, and respond appropriately during emergencies
• Strong collaboration, communication, and cultural responsiveness when working with patients, families, schools, providers, and community agencies
• Spanish-language fluency is a plus

Pediatric Mental Health Clinician Responsibilities

• Provide timely telehealth assessments for pediatric patients ages 12–17 who have positive suicide screening results
• Conduct comprehensive suicide risk assessments, including evaluation of safety concerns, protective factors, and clinical needs
• Develop collaborative safety plans with patients and families and coordinate appropriate follow-up care
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization in collaboration with the multidisciplinary mental health care team
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy as clinically appropriate
• Assist with diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, treatment-plan updates, and ongoing clinical evaluation
• Coordinate referrals and resources with primary care providers, schools, community mental health programs, child welfare agencies, and other support systems
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical supervision, case consultation, and team education
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, referrals, treatment, and service termination in accordance with applicable standards and payer requirements
• Follow mandated reporting requirements and coordinate with protective services or law enforcement when legally required
• Support quality improvement, evidence-based practice, ethical care, patient rights, safety, and culturally responsive service delivery

Apply now for this pediatric behavioral health opportunity and join a specialized suicide risk assessment team serving adolescents in Palo Alto and the Bay Area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.