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Lead Therapist (LCSW, LMFT)

  • Compensation: $42.31 – $45.67
  • Required Qualifications:
  • City/State: Los Angeles, CA

Lead Therapist (Veteran Housing Program – Clinical) Contract-to-hire

Full-Time | Hybrid Field-Based Role | Los Angeles, CA
Pay: $42.31 – $45.67/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm, or 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday | Hybrid


Lead with Compassion. Guide Veterans Toward Stability.

A mission-driven behavioral health and housing organization is seeking a full-time Lead Therapist to provide clinical oversight and direct support to a specialized team serving Veterans experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness.

In this leadership role, you'll combine administrative supervision, clinical coordination, and hands-on service delivery across Los Angeles County. If you're a licensed or license-eligible clinician with a passion for supporting Veterans through evidence-based, trauma-informed care — this opportunity was built for you.


What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Support

  • Provide clinical guidance and oversight to a multidisciplinary housing and mental health team

  • Train, onboard, and mentor new staff in alignment with VA and community standards

  • Coordinate coverage for on-call and program operations to ensure consistent client support

  • Act as liaison between staff and leadership to address clinical or operational needs

Program Coordination

  • Maintain census tracking, client documentation, and chart reviews to ensure program compliance

  • Oversee clinical documentation and co-sign notes as required by licensing guidelines

  • Collaborate with the VA and community partners to ensure continuity of care

  • Monitor caseloads, coverage, and workflows to ensure program efficiency

Direct Client Support

  • Manage a small caseload of Veterans and provide field-based clinical support

  • Conduct assessments, service planning, and crisis intervention as needed

  • Provide outreach, intake, and coordination of care including transportation when appropriate

  • Support Veterans in navigating medical, behavioral health, housing, and benefits systems


Who You Are

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

  • Registered or licensed in California as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC

  • At least 2 years of experience in clinical services and case management

  • Experience working with Veterans, homelessness, or severe mental illness preferred

  • Proficient in EHR systems and able to manage documentation requirements

  • Valid CA driver’s license and current insurance; ability to travel within Los Angeles County

  • Comfortable working in the field and navigating complex client situations


Work Environment

This is a hybrid, community-based position requiring fieldwork, administrative time, and regular team collaboration. Daily tasks may involve home visits, working in non-traditional settings, and navigating sensitive situations with professionalism and care.


Apply today through AMI Network.
Your leadership can be the turning point in a Veteran’s journey home.

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