First Responder Program Lead

First Responder Program Lead Evergreen Counseling - 5.0 Berkeley, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) 401(k) 4% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Teamwork Program design Program management Interpersonal skills Psychotherapy Full Job Description About Us Founded by a trauma therapist and First Responder experienced clinician, Evergreen Counseling was created to provide deeply trauma-informed, relational care in a warm and human-centered environment. We center our clients at Evergreen, providing exceptional, professional, warm, and humanistic care. Each staff member is trauma-informed and possesses advanced training in trauma treatment modalities to serve clients presenting with single-incident traumas or relational traumas. At Evergreen, we also center our staff by providing a comprehensive benefits package (more on that below), ongoing training and consultation, advanced education opportunities, and exceptionally responsive leadership and administrative support. Fully licensed clinicians also have the flexibility to build schedules that work for them, assuming a typical caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week. We aim to create an environment where clinicians can do meaningful, sustainable work without feeling isolated or overwhelmed. We value authenticity, collaboration, warmth, and clinical integrity, and strive to build a practice culture that feels grounded, supportive, and genuinely human. As part of our commitment to providing high-quality, trauma-informed care, Evergreen Counseling is proud to support the Oakland Fire Department (OFD). Evergreen has supported OFD members since 2024 and recently expanded our partnership to provide comprehensive mental health services and training to their team of over 500. Our work with Oakland is deeply rewarding and meaningful, and is just the beginning of the broader First Responder Program we hope to build at Evergreen Counseling. About The Role We are currently seeking a trauma-informed therapist to serve as First Responder Program Lead, supporting Evergreen Counseling's partnership with the Oakland Fire Department and anticipated future first responder partnerships. This role combines direct clinical care with leadership responsibilities, including program development, training, outreach, consultation, and support for first responder mental health initiatives. The position is expected to include approximately 5-15 hours per week dedicated to administrative, training, outreach, and program leadership responsibilities, alongside a clinical caseload of approximately 15-20 client sessions per week. The ideal clinician has extensive experience working with first responders (firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement, military populations, or similarly high-stress professional groups) and understands the unique clinical considerations associated with repeated trauma exposure, critical incidents, PTSD, burnout, grief, moral injury, crisis response, and occupational stress. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Provide clinical expertise to support and refine Evergreen Counseling's first responder programming Serve as a clinical consultant to Evergreen leadership, organizational partners, and program stakeholders Provide consultation and training related to mental health crisis recognition, trauma, referral protocols, and clinical support for first responder populations Provide consultation, crisis response support, and follow-up psychotherapy related to critical incidents when appropriate Support program implementation, evaluation, and ongoing refinement Analyze clinical trends and identify opportunities for program improvement Coordinate or facilitate clinical consultation and team meetings as needed Maintain a direct clinical caseload of at least 15 sessions per week Complete timely documentation and treatment planning Conduct consultation calls and collaborate with external providers when appropriate In-person presence in Berkeley or Oakland is preferred. For those seeking a remote position, occasional travel to Oakland would be required. About You You are a fully licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or PsyD) licensed to practice in California. You have at least five years of post-graduate clinical experience and demonstrated experience working with first responders (firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement, military populations, or similarly high-stress professions). Experience providing consultation, training, outreach, program development, leadership, or organizational support is strongly preferred. You are a warm, grounded, and emotionally attuned clinician who values both excellent client care and meaningful connections with colleagues. You are excited by the opportunity to combine clinical work with leadership, program development, and support for first responder mental health initiatives. Compensation & Benefits Compensation Compensation for this role includes a combination of base pay and variable compensation tied to clinical services provided. The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000, depending on experience and clinical caseload. Benefits Evergreen Counseling offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family 401(k) plan with a 4% match Paid sick time Long-term disability insurance Life insurance Continuing education stipend One month of unpaid time off annually A meaningful caseload of engaged, diverse, and motivated clients To Apply To apply, please email with the following: Cover letter, resume, and your responses to the following supplemental questions: Where did you first learn about this job opening? What drew you to apply for this position? Why this group practice versus another group practice? Why do you want to join a group practice instead of starting your own private practice? Please describe your experience working with first responders (including firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement, military populations, or individuals exposed to repeated occupational trauma). Include any experience with trauma, PTSD, occupational stress, burnout, cumulative trauma exposure, crisis response, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), peer support programs, or supporting individuals following acute or high-impact traumatic events. Please describe any experience you have providing training, consultation, program development, leadership, stakeholder engagement, crisis response, facilitating meetings, or serving in a liaison/advisory capacity. Include examples where you collaborated across teams, external partners, or supported the implementation of clinical initiatives. What evidence-based clinical modalities do you use when working with clients experiencing trauma, such as PTSD. What interests you about combining direct clinical work with leadership, consultation, training, and program development responsibilities? The population groups we serve include adolescents (13-19), adults (20+), couples, families, and first responder populations. We prefer clinicians who are willing and able to work across a broad range of clients. Are you willing and able to see all of these groups? What is your preferred schedule? Please provide days and times. We request that all new clinicians schedule at least 4 sessions at 4 pm or later. Is that something you are open to? If hired, when can you begin this position full-time or partially (e.g., starting at Evergreen, working some hours, and building up while you leave your current position)? Are you able and willing to commit to working at Evergreen Counseling for at least three years? What are your long-term career goals? Where do you see yourself in three to five years? Is there anything else you would like our hiring team to know about you that doesn't stand out on your resume that makes you a wonderful candidate for this position?

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person