LPC or LCSW- Personal Injury Recovery

Empower Mental Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Mental Health in San Francisco seeks a compassionate LPC or LCSW to provide short-term therapy for clients injured in accidents. The role focuses on emotional healing, trauma processing, and building coping skills within a defined time frame.

You will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver CBT, mindfulness, and other brief modalities, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document progress, and generate reports for legal or insurance purposes.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Current state licensure as Mental Health Therapist or Counselor.
• Specialized trauma-focused training.
• Experience in short-term therapy with injury-related clients preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with legal and insurance considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments and collaborate with clients to develop short-term plans.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide CBT, mindfulness, and other brief modalities for trauma, anxiety, and depression.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond effectively to crisis situations and coordinate with emergency services as needed.
• Education and Coping Strategies: Educate clients on trauma effects and coping strategies to foster resilience.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team: Provide updates on mental health progress with the team.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain progress notes and reports for legal or insurance needs.
• Ethical Standards: Protect confidentiality and adhere to professional guidelines.

Skills

Trauma-focused therapy

Short-term therapy

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's/Doctoral degree

Job description

Position Title: LPC or LCSW - Personal Injury RecoveryJob Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental HealthTherapist to join our team, specializing in providing short-term therapy to individuals who have experienced personal injuries, such as car accidents.The primary focus of this role is to support clients in overcoming psychological challenges associated with their trauma experience(s), facilitating emotional healing, and promoting overall well-being within a limited time frame.Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Treatment Planning:Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the psychological impact of personal injuries on clients.Collaborate with clients to develop individualized short-term treatment plans.
• Therapeutic Interventions:Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues resulting from personal injuries.Utilize various therapeutic modalities suitable for short-term therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution- focused therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
• Crisis Intervention:Respond effectively to crisis situations, providing immediate support to clients experiencing heightened distress.Collaborate with emergency services and other relevant professionals when necessary.
• Education and Coping Strategies:Educate clients on the psychological effects of personal injuries and help them develop coping strategies.Foster resilience and empower clients to manage the emotional challenges associated with their injuries.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:Provide timely updates and insights regarding clients' mental health progress.
• Documentation and Reporting:Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client sessions, progress notes, and treatment plans.Generate comprehensive reports as needed for legal or insurance purposes.
• Ethical Standards:Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards in mental health practice.Safeguard client confidentiality and privacy.Qualifications:Master's or Doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.State licensure as a Mental Health Therapist or Counselor.Specialized training or experience in trauma-focused therapies.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Experience:Prior experience in short-term therapy, particularly with clients who have experienced personal injuries, is preferred.Familiarity with relevant legal and insurance considerations is an asset.This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives during a critical phase of their recovery.