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Claremont, California

MENTAL HEALTH QUALITY ASSURANCE THERAPIST

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$78K

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Job Description

Now Hiring: EMHS Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Claremont, CA 91711

We are currently looking for a qualified Enhanced Mental Health Services Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Mental Health team. The EMHS Quality Assurance Specialist shall be responsible for the overall coordination of clinical day-to-day quality assurance operations of the Mental Health Services Program, including utilization review coordination and continuous quality improvement services. Other duties include but are not limited to:

  • Become knowledgeable of rules and regulations governing the program and County contracts to ensure that Trinity meets treatment and documentation standards.
  • Participate in all appropriate or required committees and meetings, including county QA (as scheduled).
  • Perform Quality Assurance on Mental Health documentation and reporting/billing compliance. Ensure accuracy of billing and tracking information; accuracy and timely submission of County mandated data collection requirements. Collect and analyze data on clinical outcomes, service delivery, and compliance measures.
  • Document QA review findings related to Mental Health standards and/or State laws, and report to Clinical Coordinator and Director of Mental Health Services.
  • Assist with the approval and co-signing for assessments, treatment plans, and other documents as needed.
  • Conduct training on clinical documentation standards and best practices for maintaining accurate, complete, and timely records. Interface as needed with the Treatment Team including the Clinical Coordinator, other therapists, the Psychiatric and Nursing staff, and the Administrative Staff, informally as well as in Treatment Planning Conferences.

Skills/Requirements

  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling or closely related field. Clinical License (LMFT, LSCW, LPCC or Licensed Psychologist) required.
  • Sufficient experience and credentials to provide the state required clinical hours of supervision to Associate Therapists, required.
  • Must have experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges, and families.
  • The EMHS Quality Assurance Specialist will be trained in CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hiring in the event that they do not have current certification.
  • Experience with Department of Mental Health policies and procedures preferred.
  • Must have a special interest in working with youth and must fulfill the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
  • Writing, verbal skills, and the ability to compose quality reports and other necessary correspondence are essential.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older, able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check; Child Abuse Index check.
  • Must hold a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history, be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.

Pay rate: $78,000

Why Work for Trinity Youth Services?

In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
  • Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
  • Retirement Plans
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org [http://www.trinityys.org].

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

About Company

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision.

By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Specialist coordinates clinical quality assurance operations, including utilization review and continuous quality improvement. They are responsible for ensuring documentation compliance, analyzing clinical outcomes, and providing training on best practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling or a related field and possess a valid clinical license such as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist. Experience working with children and families with emotional and behavioral challenges is required, along with the ability to provide clinical supervision.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data AnalysisCompliance ReportingCase ManagementReport WritingMicrosoft ExcelCommunicationCrisis Intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates MENTAL HEALTH QUALITY ASSURANCE THERAPIST at Apis Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,933 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 7,933 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Claremont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$905k≈ 11.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,209/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Apis Services

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
Retirement Plans
Career Advancement Opportunities