Associate Therapist

U.S.Vets; Riverside, Street (OH, MD); On-site; USD 70,304 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.VETS seeks an experienced Associate MFT or CSW to join our behavioral health team in California. The role involves providing psychotherapy, maintaining detailed documentation, and managing a growing caseload with flexible scheduling across weeks in Orange County or Los Angeles region.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in social work or counseling, be registered or eligible on the CA State Board, and collaborate within a startup-style, holistic team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required in social work or counseling.
• CA licensure or registered associate status as A-MFT/A-CSW/A-PCC.
• Interest in collaborative, holistic team approach within startup culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic treatment for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
• Maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions.
• Manage caseload with a minimum of 10 clients per week over six months.
• Be available weekly with a flexible schedule including Friday; Saturday as needed.
• Coordinate weekly schedule with clients and clinicians to ensure flexibility.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with U.S.VETS clinical team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Punctuality

Education

MSW/CSW/CMHC degree

CA Board registration (A-MFT/A-CSW/A-PCC)

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced | Job Location: 15105 6TH STREET - March Aire Reserve Base, CA 92518 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Graduate Degree | Salary Range: $70,304.00 - $73,000.00 | Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services | 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.
• Maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions.
• Manage increasing caseload, expected minimum of 10 clients per week over six months.
• Be available each week for a flexible schedule that includes Friday (and Saturday as needed).
• Manage weekly schedule with clients, providing flexibility for both client and therapist.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS clinical team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or an 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.
• Registered associate with CA State Board of Behavioral Science as A‑MFT, A‑CSW or A‑PCC.
• Interest in being part of a collaborative, holistic team with startup culture.
• Ability to work with a combined team of clinical staff.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and punctuality skills.
• Ability to use computerized scheduling for client management, internal communications, and fee collection.
• Proof of malpractice insurance.