Job description

Seeking a US Military Veteran, National Guardsman, Reservist and/or Military Spouse to work as Licensed Mental Health Clinician. Provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans, particularly those who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and their families. Position requires a current license to practice psychology, social work, counseling or marriage and family therapy independently in CA (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LPC or LMFT); 3+ years clinical in behavioral healthcare; and proficiency in one EBPs: PE, CBT and CPT.

Work Week: 40 hours weekly, with 2 evenings a week and some weekend days during the month to accommodate clients’ schedules

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based treatment and assessment for veterans and their families in a measurement-based, time-limited treatment environment.
• Performs and documents patient’s screenings, psychosocial assessments, and progress and referral information. Conduct clinical intake assessments as needed. Provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to patients, with a focus on delivering evidence-based treatments.
• Treatments include mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/PTSD and adjustment disorders.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the caregiver, physician, director, case management and all other disciplines to provide the best care to patients as needed.
• Attend weekly clinical, supervision, and administrative meetings.
• Provide services via telehealth platform, as required.

Qualities:

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service, placing the child, family, Veteran or client first.
• Communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means. Present a friendly and positive demeanor to clients, staff, clinic support personnel, funders, and the public. Make oral presentations.
• Remain calm and maintain self-control in difficult circumstances and emergencies. Respond in a professional manner in all situations.
• Negotiate veterans or their family members down from stressful situations, potential threatening behaviors. Persuade clients to make appropriate life decisions.
• Think analytically and evaluate the impact of case management recommendations. Set work priorities. Evaluate and create solutions to work-related problems.
• Interest, desire and passion in providing high-quality evidence-based, time-limited care.

Education and License:

• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology and internship/residency in professional psychology; or
• Master’s degree in social work and licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or
• Master’s degree in counseling and licensed to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); or
• Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and licensed to practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Requirements:

• US Veteran, National Guardsman, Reservist or Military Spouse preferred
• Experience working with military populations and/or Veterans is strongly preferred for cultural competence
• Current license to practice psychology, social work, counseling and/or marriage and family therapy independently in CA.
• Certification or proficiency in one or more evidenced-based practices: 1) Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), 2) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and/or 3) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• 3+ years’ clinical experience in behavioral healthcare.
• Experience working with adults, children, couples, and families.
• Knowledge in DSM-IV/DSM-V diagnoses. Experience in PTSD diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of clinical services and community resources
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Daily use of a personal vehicle without prior notice, a valid driver’s license and willing to travel locally
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as required by business needs
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel. PowerPoint and Access also preferred
• Strong math skills

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with a military population: 1 year (Preferred)
• clinical experience in behavioral healthcare: 3 years (Preferred)
• Evidence-based treatment: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Mental Health License in CA to practice independently (Required)

Work Location: One location

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