Associate Therapist

U.S.Vets; Tustin, Town of Florida (CA, NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.VETS Orange County – Tustin, CA is seeking an Experienced Associate MFT or CSW to join our behavioral health team. The role involves facilitating group therapies in school-based or field-based settings within Orange County/Los Angeles region.

Reports to Director of Behavioral Health or Project Director; exempt position; strong clinical documentation and collaboration within startup-spirited team are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate MFT or CSW required or equivalent.
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Registered associate with CA State Board of Behavioral Health as A-MFT/A-CSW/A-PCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic treatment for clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
• Maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions.
• Caseload expected to grow to a minimum of 10 clients per week over six months.
• Flexibility to work Fridays and occasional Saturdays.
• Manage weekly schedule with clients for mutual flexibility.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS clinical team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

MSW / CSW / CMHC

CA Board registration as A-MFT / A-CSW / A-PCC

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: U.S.VETS Orange County - Tustin, CA 92780, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $70304.00 - $73000.00Salary, 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
• 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: 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 staffMust 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