Veterans Therapist - Community Outreach Evidence-Based Care

U.S.Vets; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.VETS Orange County - Tustin, CA is seeking an experienced Licensed Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team serving Veterans and service members experiencing homelessness. This full-time role focuses on psychosocial services, counseling, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Psychology or Counseling, is independently licensed in California, and has experience with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Independent California licensure including Alcohol and Drug Counseling requirements.
• Experience with Medicaid assessments and Medicaid billing (preferred).
• Two years direct clinical experience using evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Seeking Safety, Trauma-Informed Care).
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Valid driver's license; must meet company insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical therapeutic services to veterans.
• Offers individual and group therapy using evidence-based therapies.
• Maintains professional therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Develops initial and ongoing client treatment plans.
• Provides direct clinical intervention and crisis intervention services.
• Maintains confidential client records and electronic records.
• Transitions clients using clinically-based protocols.
• Coordinates client services with VA and community clinicians as appropriate.
• Oversees curricula for Clinical Treatment modality groups.
• Follows clinical protocols on client referrals for services.
• Helps maintain a therapeutic living environment at the site.
• Ensures adherence to licensure and grant requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related human services field

Job description

U.S.VETS Orange County - Tustin, CA is seeking an experienced Licensed Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team serving Veterans and service members experiencing homelessness. This full-time role focuses on psychosocial services, counseling, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Psychology or Counseling, is independently licensed in California, and has experience with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care.