Staff Trauma Therapist (California) - Nema Health

About Us

Nema Health is a survivor and clinician led virtual clinic for PTSD & trauma care. Our mission is to guide trauma survivors at every step of their journey towards healing, starting first with the remote, massed delivery of cognitive processing therapy (CPT). We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven clinician to join our elite group of trauma therapists that provide best-in-class care to survivors. This role reports directly to our Clinical Director.

We offer clinicians an unparalleled opportunity to be the best in their fields. Our clinicians receive training and consultation directly with the co-inventor of CPT, Dr. Kate Chard, and mentorship from other renowned clinicians. Clinicians are afforded opportunities to participate in research, program development and leadership. Nema therapists strive to provide the best quality of care possible, because trauma survivors only deserve the most compassionate, effective treatment possible. As an expanding clinic, promotions and growth opportunities abound. Clinicians are highly regarded members of the Nema team, and are compensated accordingly.

If you are a clinician who is passionate about treating survivors of trauma with evidence-based psychotherapies, particular Cognitive Processing Therapy, please consider applying!

We hire our staff trauma therapists on a rolling basis, meaning we continuously review applications and bring on board exceptional therapists as our company grows. Apply today to be considered for current or future openings.

Our Beliefs

Diversity Drives Excellence: We believe that embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is fundamental to our success, both in serving patients and fostering a culture of respect and compassion.

Bring Joy To Work: We prioritize creating a positive and supportive work environment, celebrating successes, fostering a sense of humor, and providing emotional support for our team members.

Our Values

Honor Through Impact: We genuinely impact people"s lives by providing access to innovative PTSD therapies, always focusing on measurable improvements in patient health and well-being.

Thoughtful Planning Enables Speed: We believe in thorough planning to ensure smart and sustainable decisions. After diligent consideration, we precisely and relentlessly implement our plans.

Connect Through Compassionate Candor: We embrace open and compassionate communication, viewing tough conversations as opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.

Character Over Credentials: We value qualities like hard work, integrity, and a willingness to learn more than just qualifications or titles, emphasizing the importance of team members" character.

Live North Of Fair: We consistently do what"s right, even when it"s not the easiest path, and prioritize generosity, fairness, and transparency in all our actions, both inside and outside the company.

Role Description

Clinical Care:

• Conduct thorough and accurate patient diagnostic evaluations

• Treat PTSD and related conditions using evidence-based psychotherapies

• Patients are seen 3-5 per week for the duration of their treatment (approximately 4 weeks) in our intensive treatment model; therapists are expected to spend 75% of their time in direct patient care.

• Effectively triage patients to admission or provide appropriate referrals based on their clinical needs and the resources available

• Assist in care coordination efforts & logistics with the administrative team (e.g. referring patients out or coordinating directly with other care team providers as needed)

• Ensure that accurate and precise documentation records are maintained

Operational Support:

• Provide input on recruiting, onboarding and overall experience of the clinical team

• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Operations team and Nema leadership to ensure clear communication and clinical processes

• Assist the Clinical Director in external communications to drive provider referrals

Qualifications

Required

• Active licensure in California; able and willing to be cross-licensed in other states, with Nema's support

• PhD with at least 2 years post-graduate clinical experience OR independently licensed master-level clinician

• Outstanding clinical skills, including webside manner, diagnostic ability and CPT delivery

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Organized, reliable, and can operate autonomously on core duties

• Ability to work PST hours

Preferred

• CPT-Trained

• Training in DBT

• Training in other trauma-focused modalities such as PE or EMDR

• Clinical supervisory/management experience

• Experience working at an early-stage company

Personal Qualities You Bring

• You love taking care of patients, especially trauma survivors, and ensure you provide the highest quality of care to them

• You want to grow in your career — as a leader, as a clinician, and as a person

• You'll advocate for your patients, flagging any pertinent issues for the rest of the team

• You care about health equity, providing culturally sensitive care and improving health disparities

• You are detail-oriented, providing meticulous attention to documentation and patient care details

• You believe in evidence-based treatments for PTSD, and that their dissemination and fidelity are important

• You care deeply about clinical quality and rigor, including using measurement-based care in PTSD

• You strive to continuously improve, and know that there is no ceiling to excellence. You recognize your strengths, are aware of your opportunities for growth, and crave constructive feedback

• You want to have fun where you work, and be a part of a team

Nema Health is an early stage clinic looking to build and grow nationally. This is a fully remote, full-time, exempt, salaried position reporting directly to the Clinical Director. Compensation will be determined by the candidate"s experience. The full-time compensation package will include a $90,000+ salary range, unlimited PTO, a healthcare stipend, an education stipend, 401K with match and paid parental leave.

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