Licensed Therapist

Job DetailsLevel

• ExperiencedJob
• Location:
• USVETS
• Inland
• Empire -
• March
• Air
• Reserve
• Base,
• CA 92518Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• Graduate
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $73,000.00 - $83,000.00
• SalaryJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: Professional ServicesThis 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.