California Licensed Staff Trauma Therapist

Nema Health

19d•$90,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven clinician who is fully licensed in the state of California to join our elite group of trauma therapists that provide best-in-class care to survivors. This role reports directly to our Therapy Lead. We offer clinicians an unparalleled opportunity to be the best in their fields. Our clinicians receive extensive training, weekly CPT technique supervision by Dr. Kate Chard, co-inventor of CPT, and mentorship from other renowned clinicians. Clinicians are afforded opportunities to participate in research, program development and leadership. Nema therapists strive to provide the best quality of care possible, because trauma survivors only deserve the most compassionate, effective treatment possible. As an expanding clinic, promotions and growth opportunities abound. Clinicians are highly regarded members of the Nema team, and are compensated accordingly. If you are a clinician who is passionate about treating survivors of trauma with evidence-based psychotherapies, particular Cognitive Processing Therapy, please consider applying!

Requirements

Active licensure in the state of California. Therapists can expect to be cross-licensed in up to ten states. While administrators will assist with licensing, therapists remain responsible for their continuing education (CEs).
Ability to work PST hours
PhD with at least 2 years post-graduate clinical experience OR independently licensed master-level clinician
Outstanding clinical skills, including “webside” manner, diagnostic ability and CPT delivery
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Organized, reliable, and can operate autonomously on core duties
Experience working with moderate to high risk patients

Nice To Haves

CPT-Trained
Training in DBT
Training in other trauma-focused modalities such as PE or EMDR
Clinical supervisory/management experience
Experience working at an early-stage company
Willingness to work 11 am-7:30 pm

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough and accurate patient diagnostic evaluations
Effectively triage patients to admission or provide appropriate referrals based on their clinical needs and the resources available
Treat PTSD and related conditions using evidence-based psychotherapies
Patients are seen multiple times for the duration of their treatment (approximately 6 weeks) in our intensive treatment model; therapists are expected to spend 29 hours per week in direct patient care.
Be comfortable with managing clinical risk, and making care escalations as needed
Lead skills groups as needed for graduates of CPT (i.e. DBT skills group)
Assist in care coordination efforts & logistics with the administrative team (e.g. referring patients out or coordinating directly with other care team providers as needed)
Ensure that accurate and precise documentation records are maintained
Provide input on recruiting, onboarding and overall experience of the clinical team
Work collaboratively with the Clinical Operations team and Nema leadership to ensure clear communication and clinical processes