Licensed Therapist

U.S.VETS•March Air Reserve Base, CA

3d•$89,116 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Therapist reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health and provides psychosocial services—including community outreach, individual and group counseling, and referrals—as part of a multidisciplinary team serving Veterans and service members experiencing homelessness. The role provides clinical therapeutic and crisis intervention services, develops and maintains client treatment plans and records, coordinates care with the VA and community clinicians, and supports therapeutic programming and living environments. The position is responsible for ensuring that services follow clinical protocols, state licensure requirements, and grant requirements.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related human services field.
Independent professional licensure in the state where the site is located, including meeting state requirements for conducting Alcohol and Drug Counseling, and/or an additional license or certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
Broad knowledge of and two years of direct clinical experience using evidence-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; must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.
Ability to take direction and work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medicaid-approved assessments and Medicaid billing procedures.
Knowledge of or experience working with Veterans.
Knowledge of or experience working with homeless populations.

Responsibilities

Engage, interview, assess, counsel, and educate Veterans through clinical therapeutic services.
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based therapies, practices, and protocols.
Establish and maintain professional therapeutic relationships with clients and potential clients.
Develop initial and ongoing client treatment plans.
Provide direct clinical intervention and crisis intervention services to clients in need.
Maintain confidential, complete client records, including electronic records.
Transition clients from the therapeutic relationship using clinically based protocols.
Coordinate and collaborate on client services with the VA and other community clinicians as appropriate.
Oversee curricula for clinical treatment modality groups, including substance abuse and mental health groups.
Follow proper clinical protocols for referrals to needed services.
Work with the Clinical Director to implement and maintain a therapeutic living environment at the site.
Ensure adherence to clinically based protocols.
Maintain office hours that meet client needs and an office environment conducive to therapeutic effectiveness.
Ensure programmatic compliance with state licensure requirements and provide services in accordance with grant requirements.
Perform other duties as required.