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Valerie Richards

Clinical Social Worker

mental health Los Angeles, CA Providence Health & Services

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Overview

Level

Staff

Function

Healthcare

Gender

Female

Connections

189

Position in HealthTal Database

59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Valerie Richards is one of them.
8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
3,598 contacts at Providence Health & Services are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
87% of mental health professionals in CA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.

Education

Smith College

2004

Smith College

Bachelors

1982

Smith College

Masters

1990

Skills

Compassionate Theories And Interventions With Children And Adolescents Connect People With Necessary Services Perceptive And Observant Leadership Skilled Relationship Builder

About Providence Health & Services

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

5000+

Revenue

$1B+

Website

providence.org

Professional Overview

Valerie Richards is a Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Providence Health & Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. As a mental health, Richards contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Los Angeles, CA. Richards holds academic credentials, including Bachelors and Masters, from Smith College and Smith College. Core competencies include Compassionate, Theories And Interventions With Children And Adolescents, Connect People With Necessary Services, Perceptive And Observant, Leadership. Providence Health & Services operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Los Angeles, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Valerie Richards located?

Valerie Richards is based in Los Angeles, CA. They are currently affiliated with Providence Health & Services.

What is Valerie Richards's specialty?

Valerie Richards specializes in mental health. Their current role is Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Valerie Richards currently work?

Valerie Richards currently works at Providence Health & Services.

What is Valerie Richards's educational background?

Valerie Richards attended Smith College and Smith College.

How do I contact Valerie Richards for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.