ABOUT US

The Therapeutic Play Foundation (TPF) is a South Los Angeles–based nonprofit advancing resilience, healing, and wellness in under-resourced communities through our Collective Care approach and Brain Well-Being Model®. Programs include:

• Enhanced Care Management (ECM) & Community Supports (CS)
• ArtGard – A Therapeutic Art & Gardening Initiative
• Heal LA Mobile Outreach
• Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP)
• F.L.O.W.S. Resilience Studio Wellness Labs
• Healthcare Access: Supporting with services that fill the gap (medical and mental health)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (or equivalent governing body).
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Active CAQH profile.

Preferred:

• Licensed and insurance panel eligible in California (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, NP, PsyD, etc.); associates considered if on track to be licensed within 2 years.
• Strongly preferred experience in maternal, family, and early childhood mental health.
• Experience with diverse socioeconomic communities and trauma-informed care.
• 3–5 years clinical experience with children, youth, and families.
• Familiarity with telehealth, measurement-based care, and holistic approaches (mindfulness, yoga, art/play therapy).

ROLE

We’re seeking a licensed or registered clinician to provide clinical oversight, counseling, and program-wide consultation. The Clinical Consultant supervises the Lead Care Manager (LCM) team on clinical matters, leads client care team meetings, and works across all TPF programs to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. Services are provided in-person, in the community, and via telehealth.
The Clinical Consultant at The Therapeutic Play Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of families across all of our programs. This position is not limited to Healthcare Access, Enhanced Care Management (ECM) but extends across ArtGard, Heal LA Mobile Outreach, the Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP), and F.L.O.W.S. Wellness Labs.
As a core member of our care team, the Clinical Consultant provides counseling and guides Lead Care Managers by reviewing clinical assessments and care plans for safety and accuracy. They serve as a point of crisis intervention when needed and ensure that LCMs support clients in completing their measurement-based assessments. The Clinical Consultant also conducts Comprehensive Wellness Exams and contributes to community-based programming, outreach events, and staff development to ensure TPF delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive care across the Greater Los Angeles area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight & Meetings
• Supervise the LCM team to ensure clinical needs are addressed and supported.
• Lead client care team meetings, facilitating case presentations and best practices.
• Attend mandatory clinical group supervision under a licensed practitioner.
• Review care plans and comprehensive assessments for safety, risk, and documentation accuracy.
• Attend Mandatory assigned staff and department meetings.
• Direct Services
• Provide short-term and long-term counseling to children, youth, parents, and families.
• When providing therapy, create treatment plans and maintain timely EHR documentation from onboarding to discharge.
• Carry a small caseload for crisis support and psychoeducation.
• Support clients in completing measurement-based care assessments (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACEs, Blueprint tools) to track progress and regression.
• Assist with Comprehensive Wellness Exams (CWEs) for clients experiencing high levels of mental health or somatic symptoms, supporting assessment of underlying behavioral concerns that may empower improved well-being.
• Program & Community Support
• Provide clinical consultation across CalAIM, ArtGard, Healthcare Access, and STRTP.
• May support outreach events, staff trainings, or other clinical programming that align with TPF’s mission.