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U.s.vets
Tustin, California

Licensed Therapist

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73K - $83K

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: U.S.VETS Orange County - Tustin, CA 92780Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $73,000.00 - $83,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Professional Services

  • 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)

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist provides clinical therapeutic services, including individual and group therapy, to veterans experiencing homelessness. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, conducting crisis interventions, and maintaining clinical records while collaborating with community partners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field and possess an independent professional licensure in the state of California. At least two years of direct clinical experience using evidence-based therapies is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyTreatment planningSubstance abuse counselingMental health counselingClinical assessmentCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at U.S.VETS a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

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Living in Tustin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.13M≈ 15.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,152/mo≈ 52% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About U.s.vets

Non-profit Organization Management
Los Angeles, California
201-500 employees