About Us

In the heart of Pomona and the San Gabriel Valley, Project Hope CA (PHCA) is rewriting the stories of justice-impacted individuals. What began as a grassroots initiative in 2018 is now a beacon of hope for people navigating the challenges of reentry after incarceration.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, PHCA supports justice-impacted individuals through transformative workforce development, life coaching (case management), and strength-based support services. We address the barriers that perpetuate recidivism and inequity, creating real opportunities for healing, growth, and economic stability.

Contractor Overview

The RAY Program is a core part of Los Angeles County’s Department of Youth Development (DYD) mission to advance equity through prevention, early intervention, and reentry—rooted in youth development. As a grant-funded partner, PHCA is seeking a California-licensed LCSW or LMFT, or a BBS-registered Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), to provide remote mental health consultation services as an independent contractor.

The contractor will meet with program staff weekly via Zoom for case consultations and will be available on an as-needed basis to support the team in addressing the clinical needs of youth participants. Services will include conducting youth mental health screenings (non-diagnostic) and offering clinical consultation on complex cases involving mental health, crisis response, or care coordination. The contractor will provide ongoing guidance by assisting program staff in identifying service gaps, troubleshooting barriers, and strengthening care planning efforts.

This role is fully remote, ideal for someone who values flexible scheduling and has a passion for youth reentry. The contractor will manage their own schedule and coordinate availability with program staff for weekly consultation and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

The Contractor will:

• Provide clinical consultation to program staff supporting youth participants with behavioral health or trauma-related needs.
• Provide input on care plans, service linkages, and youth engagement strategies.
• Conduct mental health screenings (non-diagnostic) with youth participants, as needed, to inform staff care planning.
• Facilitate weekly case consultations with program staff to support care planning, service navigation, and trauma-informed strategies for youth participants.
• Document services rendered in accordance with professional standards and program goals.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active, unrestricted California licensure as an LCSW or LMFT, or active registration as an Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• At least 6 months of experience working with justice-involved or high-needs youth
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and community-based behavioral health
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and collaborate with a team
• Effective communication, consultation, and time management skills

Preferred:

• Knowledge of LA County mental health, reentry, or youth justice systems
• Experience in consultation roles or supporting multidisciplinary teams
• Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Contractor Terms:

• This is a 1099 independent contractor
• Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses
• Rate: $40/hour, 4 hours per week, invoiced monthly
• Contractor must maintain active California licensure or BBS registration, along with appropriate professional liability coverage.
• Scheduling is flexible, with availability coordinated based on program needs

Note About Licensure and Supervision

This independent contractor role does not involve the provision of psychotherapy and is therefore not eligible for clinical supervision or hours toward licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Mental health screenings are used to inform internal program planning and are not clinical diagnoses or therapeutic assessments under California law.

While BBS registration or licensure (ASW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT) is required for this position due to the clinical expertise involved in consultation, the services provided fall outside the scope of formal psychotherapy. This role is limited to clinical consultation, case conferencing, and staff support. The contractor is expected to operate independently and is responsible for maintaining active licensure or registration in good standing.

Questions? Contact Us

For inquiries, contact us at careers@projecthopeca.org