Licensed Therapist

U.S.Vets; California; On-site; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.Vets Inland Empire—March Air Reserve Base, CA is seeking an Experienced Licensed Therapist to join a multidisciplinary behavioral health team. You will provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy to veterans and homeless populations, with emphasis on compassion, recovery, and continuity of care.

The role reports to the Director of Behavioral Health and requires a Master’s in Psychology or Counseling, active licensure in the state, and experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Independent licensure in the state (Alcohol and Drug Counseling eligibility preferred).
• Experience with Medicaid assessments and billing (preferred).
• Two years of direct clinical experience with evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Seeking Safety, Trauma-Informed Care).
• Knowledge/experience working with veterans (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to veterans using evidence-based therapies.
• Engage, interview, assess, counsel, and educate clients.
• Develop initial and ongoing client treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain confidential client records.
• Coordinate services with VA and community clinicians as appropriate.

Skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Independent work and teamwork

Experience with veterans

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Counseling

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: USVETS Inland Empire - March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $89,116.00 - $100,000.00 Salary, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Professional Services, Licensed Therapist

FLSA Classification: Exempt

The Licensed Therapist reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health and is responsible for providing a range of psychosocial services including community outreach, counseling (individual and group), and referral services as part of a multidisciplinary team for Veterans and service members who are experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical therapeutic services (i.e., engages, interviews, assesses, counsels, and educates) to veterans
• Provides individual and group therapy to clients using evidence-based therapies, practices, and protocols
• Establishes and maintains a professional therapeutic relationship with all clients and potential clients
• Develops initial and ongoing client treatment plans
• Provides direct clinical intervention services and crisis intervention services to clients in need
• Maintains confidential and complete client records to include electronic records management
• Transitions clients from the therapeutic relationship using clinically-based protocols.
• Coordinates and collaborates client services with the VA and other community clinicians as appropriate
• Oversees curricula for all Clinical Treatment modality groups (substance abuse and mental health)
• Follows proper clinical protocols on client referrals for needed services
• In conjunction with the Clinical Director is responsible for implementing and maintaining a therapeutic living environment at the site
• Ensures adherence to clinically-based protocols
• Maintains office hours that are conducive to client needs, and an office environment that is conducive to therapeutic effectiveness
• Ensures programmatic compliance with all State licensure requirements.
• Ensures that all services are provided per grant requirements
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications: Requirements

• A Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related human services field
• Independent professional licensure in the state where site is located which includes meeting state requirements for conducting Alcohol and Drug Counseling in the state and/or an additional license/certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling
• Experience in Medicaid approved assessments and Medicaid billing procedures (preferred)
• Broad knowledge of and two years direct clinical experience using evidenced-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Seeking Safety, and Trauma Informed Care.
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.
• Ability to take direction, work independently and with a team
• Knowledge/experience working with veterans (preferred)
• Knowledge/experience working with homeless populations (preferred)