Licensed Therapist

Licensed Therapist

Level: Experienced

Job Location: USVETS Inglewood - Inglewood, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $86,520.00 - $122,210.00 Salary

Travel Percentage:

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Professional Services

Description

This Licensed Therapist position reports directly to the Clinical Director (or Program Manager only where applicable) and is responsible for 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.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical therapeutic services (i.e., engages, interviews, assesses, counsels, and educates) to veterans

• Provides individual and group therapy to clients using evidence-based therapies, practices and protocols.

• Establishes and maintains a professional therapeutic relationship with all clients and potential clients.

• Develops initial and ongoing client treatment plans.

• Provides direct clinical intervention services and crisis intervention services to clients in need.

• Maintains confidential and complete client records to include electronic records management.

• Transitions clients from the therapeutic relationship using clinically-based protocols.

• Coordinates and collaborates client services with the VA and other community clinicians as appropriate.

• Oversees curricula for all Clinical Treatment modality groups (substance abuse and mental health).

• Follows proper clinical protocols on client referrals for needed services.

• In conjunction with the Clinical Director is responsible for implementing and maintaining a therapeutic living environment at the site.

• Ensures adherence to clinically-based protocols.

• Maintains office hours that are conducive to client needs, and an office environment that is conducive to therapeutic effectiveness.

• Ensures programmatic compliance with all State licensure requirements.

• Ensures that all services are provided per grant requirements.

• Performs other duties as required.

Ideal candidate must have a thorough understanding of:

• 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.

Qualifications

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

• Experience in Medicaid approved assessments and Medicaid billing procedures (preferred)

• 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 drivers license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.

• Ability to take direction, work independently and with a team

• Knowledge/experience working with veterans (preferred)

• Knowledge/experience working with homeless populations (preferred)

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5053377

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