Lead Licensed Therapist - Los Angeles

U.S.VETS•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$89,116 - $111,395

About The Position

The Lead Licensed Therapist reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) and is responsible for supervising associate therapists and student interns in addition to 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.

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
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
Ideal candidate must have a thorough understanding of the following:
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medicaid approved assessments and Medicaid billing procedures (preferred)
Knowledge/experience working with veterans (preferred)
Knowledge/experience working with homeless populations (preferred)

Responsibilities

Serve as direct supervisor to associate therapist(s) and student intern(s) delivering veteran-specific behavioral health services
Participate in clinical case conferences, team huddles, and staff development activities
Ensure treatment plans reflect a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach in alignment with evidence-based practices
Assist the DBH with performance evaluations, clinical onboarding, and training for clinical staff
Facilitate substance abuse recovery groups tailored to veterans using modalities such as CBT, Seeking Safety, MI, and 12-step principles
Provide individual and group therapy to veterans with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses
Develop and implement veteran-centric programming focused on PTSD, depression, anxiety, and military trauma
Serve as a resource for high-acuity cases and support clinical crisis intervention when necessary
Ensure timely, complete, and compliant documentation in My Case Records (MCR) the electronic health record
Ensure timely completion of monthly billing with clinical coding accuracy to meet billing requirements
Work closely with DBH and Budget Analyst to review and resolve discrepancies to ensure maximum reimbursement
Support medical necessity documentation and authorization processes for third-party payers
Coordinate care with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Vet Centers, and other veteran-serving agencies
Lead or participate in strategic program planning, clinical audits, outcome measurement, and continuous quality improvement (CQI)
Contribute to grant reporting and compliance efforts related to VA-funded programs (e.g., GPD, SSG Fox SPGP, HUD-VASH)
Represent the program in community outreach, advocacy, and professional events as needed
Perform other duties as assigned