Associate Therapist

USVETS Orange County; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USVETS Orange County is seeking an Associate MFT or CSW to assist in facilitating group therapy sessions in a school-based setting or field-based in the Orange County or Los Angeles region. The role reports to the Director of Behavioral Health or Project Director.

The position is exempt under FLSA and involves growing caseload and flexible scheduling, including Fridays and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Registered associate with CA state Board of Behavioral Sciences as A-MFT, A-CSW or A-PCC.
• Current malpractice insurance.
• Availability for Friday (and Saturday as needed) and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective psychotherapeutic treatment for clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
• Maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions.
• Manage a weekly schedule with clients and fee collection.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS clinical team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Punctuality

Education

MSW

CSW

CMHC

Master's degree in psychology or counseling

Job description

Associate MFT or CSWThe 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: ExemptResponsibilitiesProvide effective psychotherapeutic treatment for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, existential search for meaning, family & relationship issues, and those seeking deeper self-awarenessThe 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 weekMust 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 therapistParticipates in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS clinical teamPerforms other duties as requiredRequirementsAssociate Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or a Associate Clinical PsychologistMaster 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 fieldMust be a registered associate with CA state Board of Behavioral Science as A-MFT, A-CSW or A-PCCInterest in being part of collaborative, holistic team with startup cultureAble to work with a combined team of clinical staffMust have excellent communication, collaboration and punctualityAbility to use computerized schedule for client management, internal communications, and fee collectionMust have proof of malpractice insurance