Clinical Coordinator

Position Title: Clinical Lead – Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW)

Department: allcove™Reports To: Peninsula Health Care District CEO & Youth Behavioral Health Program Manager, and One Life’s Interim Clinical Operations Director & Director of Programs (Jennifer Martinez)Start Date: As soon as possible

About One Life Counseling Center

One Life Counseling Center is a leading nonprofit counseling organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. With nine locations across San Mateo and San Francisco Counties, we are dedicated to providing accessible, evidence-based mental health services. Our therapists offer linguistically and culturally competent support to immigrants, economically disadvantaged individuals, and those without sufficient insurance coverage.

Our Mission

• To ensure easy access to counseling, education, and service opportunities.
• To empower individuals to improve their overall well-being.

Why One Life?

Professional Development: We prioritize recruiting exceptional talent and offer strong growth opportunities, including guidance, support, and mentorship for all team members.

Diverse Services: Our team of over 100 therapists provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy in more than nine languages.

Community Engagement: We are committed to enhancing community well-being through comprehensive counseling, education, and outreach programs.

Inclusivity: Cultural humility is foundational to our work, ensuring that all community members are served with respect and sensitivity.

Core Values

Trust: We build strong and reliable relationships with our clients and one another.Inclusivity: We foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels included.Growth Mindset: We believe in continuous learning and improvement for both our clients and ourselves.

Embark on a rewarding career path with One Life Counseling Center, where you can make a meaningful impact while growing professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.For more information, please visit:

Position Summary

The Clinical Lead – Bilingual Licensed Mental Health Therapist is a part-time position based at the allcove™ youth wellness center in San Mateo, California. This role provides short-term behavioral health services to youth ages 12–25 within a milieu-style, integrated team environment that includes pediatricians, child psychiatrists, education and employment specialists, substance use counselors, and peer support staff. allcove™ is a partner program of One Life Counseling Center.

This position is on-site and requires in-person therapeutic services to youth and their families or identified support persons.

Anticipated Schedule:

• Approximately 28–30 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–7:00 PM
• 30-minute unpaid meal period
• Required meetings, including the integrated team meeting (Wednesdays, 12:00–1:00 PM) and one additional meeting (date/time to be determined)

About allcove™

Location: San Mateo, California

allcove™ centers are designed with, by, and for youth, grounded in the understanding that young people sometimes need a space to pause, reset, and move forward. allcove™ centers are welcoming environments where youth can access emotional, physical, and social support services on their own terms.

The allcove™ model () is a youth drop-in center approach inspired by global best practices, including headspace (Australia) and Foundry (British Columbia, Canada). In January 2024, Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD) launched allcove San Mateo to address the mental health and well-being needs of the local community through an innovative, youth-centered model of care.

allcove San Mateo currently provides integrated mental health, physical health, substance use services, peer support, family support, and education and employment assistance at no cost. The center also offers a safe, welcoming space for youth to spend time, complete homework, build connections, and engage with their community.

PHCD collaborates closely with the central allcove™ team housed within the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing to ensure model integrity, quality, and continuous improvement. allcove San Mateo operates with a flexible, responsive approach centered on the evolving needs of youth and their families.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide clinical consultation to team members and peer staff
• Facilitate integrated team meetings and coordinate clinical communication
• Lead clinical crisis response and manage Datacove safety alerts
• Conduct 1:1 consultations with service component leads
• Direct peer specialists’ clinical work onsite and in community settings (including schools)
• Implement and maintain clinical manuals and policies
• Support onboarding of new clinical team members

Marketing, Outreach & Community Representation

• Strengthen allcove visibility through strategic outreach
• Present on mental health topics and allcove services throughout the community
• Build referral relationships with school districts and youth-serving partners
• Represent allcove at consortium and learning community meetings

Program Development & Quality Improvement

• Enhance program offerings to meet evolving youth needs
• Develop and facilitate clinical workshops for youth, parents, and community groups
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Support space utilization and program flow enhancements

Financial Sustainability & Billing Systems

• Assist in establishing billing workflows for commercial and public insurance
• Support revenue cycle processes to promote timely claims submission and reimbursement
• Explore Drug Medi-Cal billing options
• Support development of multi-payer fee schedule billing with school partners

Technology & Clinical Tools Oversight

• Oversee use of Spruce (messaging), Datacove (risk platform), and AthenaHealth
• Ensure consistent documentation and data integrity
• Train staff on system use and troubleshoot workflow issues

Performance Expectations

In collaboration with the allcove team, support progress toward key performance indicators (KPIs), including:

Service Volume

• 1,400 service visits and 3,300 total visits in FY 2025–26
• Increase total visits by approximately 1,000 annually thereafter

Membership Growth

• 600 members (FY 2025–26)
• 1,100 members (FY 2026–27)
• 1,600 members (FY 2027–28)

Reimbursement Efficiency

• Maintain a minimum 70% reimbursement rate

Youth Outcomes

Achieve 80% reported improvement in:

• Symptoms
• Coping skills
• Family and social relationships
• Reduction in depression symptoms

Qualifications

• Active California LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults
• Strong skills in assessment, diagnosis, and crisis intervention
• Experience supervising or mentoring clinicians and/or peers
• Familiarity with outcome measures and HIPAA-compliant documentation
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience using electronic health records and clinical data systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidates will be:

• Clinically confident
• Skilled crisis managers
• Organized and reliable
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced milieu environment
• Effective leaders who positively influence team culture
• Collaborative with medical professionals
• Confident presenting in community settings

Compensation & Classification

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Hourly Rate: $65–$75 per hour, depending on experience and licensure.

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 28–30 hours per week. Employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours per week may be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored health insurance and other employee benefit plans, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

As a regular employee of the Company, you may participate in benefit plans established by the Company from time to time. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate benefits at its sole discretion. Employees are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, state disability insurance, and other governmental benefit programs as required by law.

Overtime will be paid in accordance with California law for hours worked over 8 in a workday or 40 in a workweek.

Employees are entitled to meal and rest periods in compliance with California law.

Schedule Expectations

The anticipated schedule is Monday–Friday, approximately 1:00 PM–7:00 PM. Work schedules may be modified based on operational and program needs, with advance notice whenever practicable.

Meal periods will be scheduled in compliance with California law and may vary depending on meeting and service needs.

Attendance at weekly integrated team meetings (Wednesdays, 12:00–1:00 PM) and participation in internal meetings and supervision (approximately 1–2 hours per week) are required and will be compensated as time worked.

This position is employed by One Life Counseling Center and works in close collaboration with Peninsula Health Care District leadership. One Life Counseling Center is the employer of record and is responsible for payroll, benefits, supervision, and employment policies.

Additional Employment Terms

One Life provides paid sick time in compliance with California law. Paid sick time may not be used during the first 90 days of employment.

A 90-day introductory period applies from the hire date.

Employment with One Life Counseling Center is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace.

Application Instructions

Please email your resume, cover letter, and references to:

Michelle Stulbarg: michelle@onelifecounselingservices.com

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person