Associate Therapist

U.S.VETS; March Air Reserve Base (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.VETS in California seeks an Associate MFT or CSW to facilitate group therapy sessions in school-based or field settings in the Orange County or Los Angeles region. The role reports to the Director of Behavioral Health or Project Director.

Responsibilities include delivering psychotherapeutic treatment for anxiety, depression, and life transitions; maintaining high-quality clinical documentation; and growing a caseload to 10+ clients per week within six months.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Registered as A-MFT, A-CSW or A-PCC with CA Board of Behavioral Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic treatment for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
• Maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions.
• Caseload to reach 10+ clients weekly within six months.
• Flexible schedule including Friday; Saturday as needed.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS team.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Punctuality

Schedule management

Education

MSW / CSW / CMHC or related field

CA BBS registration: A-MFT / A-CSW / A-PCC

Job description

Associate MFT or CSW

The Associate MFT or CSW assists in facilitating group therapy sessions in either a school-based setting or field based in the Orange County or Los Angeles region. Position reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health or Project Director.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Provide effective psychotherapeutic treatment for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, existential search for meaning, family & relationship issues, and those seeking deeper self-awareness
• The candidate will maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions.
• The caseload will grow to over the course of six months, with an expected minimum of 10 clients per week
• Must be available each week for flexible schedule that includes Friday (and Saturday as needed)
• Must manage your weekly schedule with clients, which provides flexibility for both the client and therapist
• Participates in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS clinical team
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or a Associate Clinical Psychologist
• Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Clinical Social Work (CSW), Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or a related field
• Must be a registered associate with CA state Board of Behavioral Science as A-MFT, A-CSW or A-PCC
• Interest in being part of collaborative, holistic team with startup culture
• Able to work with a combined team of clinical staff
• Must have excellent communication, collaboration and punctuality
• Ability to use computerized schedule for client management, internal communications, and fee collection
• Must have proof of malpractice insurance