Job Summary:
Rise Above Defeat is seeking a licensed, trauma-informed therapist to join our team on a part-time contract basis. This position offers the flexibility to provide virtual 1:1 clinical therapy and in-person group therapy sessions across Riverside County. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with at-risk youth, survivors of human trafficking, and individuals with a history of trauma and abuse.

You must be flexible, aligned with trauma-informed, faith-integrated principles, and confident in supporting vulnerable populations. This role also includes the opportunity to train and guide other staff or interns in trauma-informed practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans and compliance with medical terminology and coding standards (ICD-10).
• Facilitate 1:1 therapy (virtual or in-person) and lead in-person group sessions
• Provide trauma-informed care using evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing)
• Integrate faith-based approaches when appropriate and requested by clients
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation (SOAP notes, treatment plans, progress tracking)
• Collaborate with case managers, life coaches, and other staff as needed
• Offer training and consultation to non-clinical staff on trauma-informed best practices
• Participate in occasional team meetings or case consultations
• Educate clients and their families about mental health issues, coping strategies, and available resources.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in social work and mental health.

Required Qualifications:

• Active license in the state of California (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD/PhD/Master's degree)
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care
• Experience working with high-risk or underserved populations
• Comfortable with both virtual and in-person service delivery
• Able to work independently and maintain professional boundaries
• Willingness to travel within Riverside County and some locations in San Bernardino (as needed)

Skills:

• Experience with group facilitation
• Faith-based or Christian counseling background (optional but encouraged)
• Ability to train or supervise paraprofessionals in trauma-informed principles
• Familiarity with electronic health records (SimplePractice or similar)

Schedule:

• Part-time, flexible (2–4 hours per week)
• Later afternoon and evenings
• No night shifts
• Occasional weekend work as needed

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: Between $75 to $100/per hour
• Mileage reimbursement (for in-person sessions)
• Flexible schedule
• Casual work attire
• Opportunity to create long-term impact through both therapy and training

Make a difference. Help us bring healing, hope, and empowerment to communities that need it most.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 4 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Corona, CA 92878 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corona, CA 92878