Licensed Therapist

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: U.S.VETS Orange County - Tustin, CA 92780 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $73,000.00 - $83,000.00 Job Shift: Day Job Category: Professional Services Licensed Therapist The Licensed Therapist reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health 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. 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 QualificationsRequirements 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 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 Knowledge/experience working with veterans (preferred) Knowledge/experience working with homeless populations (preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr