Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LMFT or LPCC) (Per Diem)

Integrated Pain Management Medical Group, Inc.•Walnut Creek, CA

18h•$50 - $70•Remote

About The Position

Boomerang Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) to provide psychological services to injured workers within the workers’ compensation system. This is a per diem/part time position, reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health. This role requires active clinical delivery across the full scope of the clinician’s training and certifications, collaboration with an integrated multidisciplinary pain management team, and adherence to all clinical, administrative, and team-based expectations set by the Director of Behavioral Health. Up to 20 hours a week if needed.

Requirements

Active California LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license (required).
Active EMDR and/or Brainspotting certification required (or willingness to obtain post-hire within a timeframe agreed upon with the Director of Behavioral Health). Clinician is expected to actively apply these modalities with patients when clinically indicated.
Experience treating chronic pain, trauma, and PTSD populations.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to deliver Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions as part of routine patient care.
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, respond constructively to clinical supervision and feedback, and maintain professional communication with colleagues and patients.
An attitude of excellence in providing quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with workers’ compensation documentation a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy to adult injured workers, including those with accepted psychological claims (PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain–related conditions).
Deliver evidence-based treatment using the full range of modalities for which the clinician is trained and/or certified, including but not limited to CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based interventions, EMDR, and Brainspotting, applying the modality clinically indicated for each patient’s presentation.
Conduct initial psychological assessments and develop, document, and update individualized treatment plans.
Facilitate group therapy (e.g., weekly coping skills group) as assigned.
Complete all clinical documentation in the EMR within 24–48 hours of each encounter, in accordance with workers’ compensation and payer requirements.
Actively coordinate care with the pain management team, including timely participation in case conferences, internal messaging, and referrals across clinic modalities.
Respond to internal communications (EMR messages, email, secure chat) within one business day.
Participate in clinical supervision, peer consultation, quality assurance, and chart review as directed.
Manage de-escalation of patients experiencing mental health crises or acute psychiatric episodes in a virtual setting; assess suicidal ideation and safety risk; and initiate appropriate interventions including safety planning and referrals in accordance with organizational SOP and clinical standards.
Attend required team meetings, including the Monthly Mental Health Meeting and any additional staff or training meetings called by leadership.
Maintain compliance with all legal, ethical, licensure, HIPAA, and workers’ compensation standards.
Follow clinical and administrative direction from the Director of Behavioral Health.
Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned that are reasonably related to the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist.