Licensed Clinician

Veterans Village of San Diego, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Village of San Diego, Inc. seeks a Licensed Clinician to deliver evidence-based therapy to active duty service members, veterans, and families at Cohen Veterans Clinic in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes CBT and measurement-based, time-limited treatment with PTSD-focused care; clinical intake, documentation, and collaboration with the care team are required, with some travel and evening/weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited program or master's level licensure as social worker, counselor, or marriage and family therapist.
• Licensure to practice in the relevant field (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or eligibility with required experience.
• 3+ years of licensure experience; knowledge of DSM-V diagnoses must be demonstrated.
• Experience with PTSD diagnosis and treatment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatment and assessment for veterans and families.
• Conduct clinical intake assessments and document progress, referrals, and psychotherapy sessions.
• Collaborate with caregivers, physicians, directors, case management and other disciplines to ensure quality care.
• Attend weekly clinical, supervision, and administrative meetings.
• Provide services via telehealth when required.
• Participate in quarterly peer reviews and maintain timely documentation in the medical record system.
• Comply with CARF standards throughout client care and documentation.

Skills

Evidence-based treatment

CBT

Telehealth

Education

PhD/PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology

MSW with LCSW

Counseling MA with LPC

MFT with LMFT

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Title: Licensed Clinician

Department: Cohen Veterans Clinic

Reports to: Clinic Director

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Clinician will provide evidence-based treatment to active duty service members, veterans, particularly those who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and their families. This position is based in a face paced clinic and requires 65% utilization. The Clinician will have training Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and should be skilled at offering treatment in a measurement-based, time-limited treatment environment. Qualified candidates will be proficient in providing individual, couples, and family therapy, with an emphasis on delivering evidence-based care. Certification or documented proficiency in one or more in one or more of the following EBPs: PE, CBT, CBT-I and CPT are required at time of hire or within a year of employment. Familiarity with Electronic Health Records preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based treatment and assessment for veterans and their families.
• Performs and documents patients’ screenings, psychosocial assessments, progress, and referral information. Conduct clinical intake assessments on veterans and family members as needed. Provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to patients, focusing on evidence-based treatments.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the caregiver, physician, director, case management and all other disciplines to provide the best care to patients as needed.
• Attend weekly clinical, supervision, and administrative meetings.
• Provide services via telehealth platform, as required.
• Participates in quarterly peer reviews
• Maintains compliance with timely documentation in Medical Record System
• Complies with CARF standards throughout client care and documentation
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualities:

• Demonstrate exceptional client-center care
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies. Ability to respond in a professional manner in all situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Interest, desire and passion in providing high quality evidence-based, time-limited care.

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or (Psy.D.) degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited psychology program; Master’s degree in social work and licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or a Master’s degree in counseling and licensed to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); or a Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and licensed to practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). 2 years of licensure preferred.
• Must be able to be credentialed for TriWest and Tricare insurance panels
• Experience with documentation for billing purposes preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience. Experience working with adults, children, couples, and families is required; Knowledge in DSM-V diagnoses is required; Experience in PTSD diagnosis and treatment is required; Certification or documented proficiency in one or more of the following EBPs: PE, CBT and CPT are required. Experience working with military populations and/or Veterans is strongly preferred; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend and lift light objects
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Capable of hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read reports and data
• Ability to speak English
• Ability to work in a noisy, busy environment