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Associate MFT or CSW

Tustin, CA

Associate MFT or CSW The Associate MFT or CSW assists in facilitating group therapy sessions in either a school-based setting or field based in the Orange County or Los Angeles region. Position ...

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Los Angeles, CA

Associate MFT or CSW The Associate MFT or CSW assists in facilitating group therapy sessions in either a school-based setting or field based in the Los Angeles region. Position reports directly to ...

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Social Worker II

Duarte, CA · On-site

The Clinical Social Worker II (CSW II) provides medical social work services, including psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, therapeutic interventions, patient and caregiver education ...

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Associate MFT or CSW

UNITED STATES VETERANS INITIATIVE

Tustin, CA • On-site

$70K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Associate MFT or CSW
The Associate MFT or CSW assists in facilitating group therapy sessions in either a school-based setting or field based in the Orange County or Los Angeles region. Position reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health or Project Director.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Responsibilities
  • Provide effective psychotherapeutic treatment for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, existential search for meaning, family & relationship issues, and those seeking deeper self-awareness
  • The candidate will maintain quality clinical documentation of sessions.
  • The caseload will grow to over the course of six months, with an expected minimum of 10 clients per week
  • Must be available each week for flexible schedule that includes Friday (and Saturday as needed)
  • Must manage your weekly schedule with clients, which provides flexibility for both the client and therapist
  • Participates in weekly clinical supervision with the U.S.VETS clinical team
  • Performs other duties as required

Requirements
  • Associate Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or a Associate Clinical Psychologist
  • Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Clinical Social Work (CSW), Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), Master's degree in psychology, counseling or a related field
  • Must be a registered associate with CA state Board of Behavioral Science as A-MFT, A-CSW or A-PCC
  • Interest in being part of collaborative, holistic team with startup culture
  • Able to work with a combined team of clinical staff
  • Must have excellent communication, collaboration and punctuality
  • Ability to use computerized schedule for client management, internal communications, and fee collection
  • Must have proof of malpractice insurance

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