Licensed Therapist
Listed compensation
$100K - $111K
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Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: USVETS Inglewood - Inglewood, CA 90301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $111,395.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Professional ServicesAbout the Role We are seeking a Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) to provide mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and case management support to veterans experiencing homelessness. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team and focuses on trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy in a community-based setting.
Key
Responsibilities
Provide individual therapy and group counseling using evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care) Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor client progress Deliver crisis intervention and support clients with acute mental health or substance use needs Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with HIPAA Collaborate with VA partners, case managers, and community providers to coordinate care Support substance use treatment and mental health programming, including group curriculum Provide referrals and care coordination for housing, employment, and supportive services Ensure compliance with state licensure standards, Medicaid billing (preferred), and grant requirements Contribute to a therapeutic, recovery-oriented environment for clients
Qualifications
Active LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license (required) Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field 2+ years of experience providing mental health therapy and/or substance use treatment Experience with evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Seeking Safety, Trauma-Informed Care) Strong skills in crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and treatment planning Knowledge of HIPAA, clinical documentation, and electronic health records (EHR) Valid driver’s license and ability to transport clients as needed Preferred
Qualifications
Experience working with veterans, military populations, or homeless services Familiarity with HUD-VASH, VA systems, or community-based behavioral health programs Experience with Medicaid documentation and billing
Why Join Us
Mission-driven work supporting veterans and underserved communities Collaborative, team-based clinical environment Opportunity to grow in trauma-informed and community-based care
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Therapist will provide mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and case management support to homeless veterans using evidence-based practices. Key duties include conducting assessments, delivering crisis intervention, maintaining clinical documentation, and coordinating care with external partners.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license along with a Graduate Degree in a related field, and have at least two years of experience providing therapy or substance use treatment. Proficiency in evidence-based practices, crisis intervention, and clinical documentation standards is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at U.S.VETS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% 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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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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