Licensed Therapist - Long Beach

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS in Long Beach, CA seeks an Experienced Licensed Therapist to deliver psychosocial services for veterans and service members experiencing homelessness. The role reports to the Clinical Director and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, providing counseling, outreach, and referral support.

The candidate will conduct individual and group therapy, develop treatment plans, and ensure compliance with grant and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or 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 (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, Seeking Safety, Trauma Informed Care).
• Valid driver’s license required and ability to meet company insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical therapeutic services (interviews, assesses, counsels, and educates) to veterans.
• Provides individual and group therapy using evidence-based therapies.
• Establishes and maintains a professional therapeutic relationship with all clients.
• Develops initial and ongoing client treatment plans.
• Provides direct clinical intervention and crisis intervention services.
• Maintains confidential client records including electronic records management.
• Coordinates client services with the VA and other clinicians.
• Oversees curricula for Clinical Treatment modality groups.
• Ensures adherence to clinical protocols and grant requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Mental health counseling principles

Crisis intervention

Public speaking/outreach

Electronic records management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or Counseling

Job description

Level: Experienced

Job Location: USVETS Long Beach - Long Beach, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $65,048.00 - $77,175.00 Salary

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Professional Services

Description

This Licensed Therapist position reports directly to the Clinical Director (or Program Manager only where applicable) 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.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

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.

Ideal Candidate Must Have a Thorough Understanding Of

• Mental health counseling principles, practices, and applications to include military cultural competency (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse)
• Psychosocial assessment modalities, principles, and practices
• Networking, partnership building, outreach, and public speaking
• Crisis intervention and disruptive behavior management (e.g., responding to threats of self-harm or hostility toward others)
• Educational and vocational counseling principles, practices, and applications (e.g., employability and employment stability)
• File documentation practices and electronic records management
• Community resources
• Federal regulations and policies (e.g., HIPAA, Privacy Acts, and professional ethics)
• Maintains professional standards and demeanor, including the confidentiality of client data and other sensitive information.

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 drivers 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)