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U.s.vets
Inglewood, California

Licensed Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $111K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

HIPAA Compliance

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
40%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Inglewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$796k≈ 8.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,492/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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

Benefits & Perks

Mission-Driven Work
Collaborative Team Environment
Trauma-Informed Care Training