About this role
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.
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
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 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)