U.S.VETS
Overview
Licensed Therapist role at U.S.VETS. This position provides 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 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 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)
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business, Administrative, and Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Mental Health Care
Note: This description reflects the role and responsibilities as provided. It does not include unrelated job postings or marketing snippets.
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Licensed Therapist role at U.S.VETS. This position provides 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 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 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)
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business, Administrative, and Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Mental Health Care
Note: This description reflects the role and responsibilities as provided. It does not include unrelated job postings or marketing snippets.
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