Licensed Outpatient Therapist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: LicensedOutpatient Therapist

Department: Clinical Services

Reports To: CEO/ Clinical Director

Compensation: Contractual/Fee Split

Position Summary: The outpatient therapist is a full-time or part-time position comprised of multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS
Perform initial assessments/evaluations on potential clients on a scheduled and/or emergency basis.

• Complete documentation as required by the agency’s policies/procedures.
• Attend monthly administrative/clinical meetings.
• Complete Utilization Review assignments including but not limited to obtaining authorizations for services required.
• Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families including Person Centered Treatment Planning.
• Actively participate as a positive member of the clinic environment.
• Maintain good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities. Complete all recommended continuing education requirements to keep licensure current.
• Stay current with updated research and best practices.
• Maintain case files within electronic medical record (EMR) that are up to date and in compliance with clinic’s policies and procedures.
• Preform other duties as assigned (including but not limited to completion of Social Security/Disability forms, FMLA forms, authorization and billing forms, phone calls, and participating in case consultation meetings).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master degree in social work, professional counselor, psychology, or clinical nurse specialist. Must be able to work well with all types of people and all populations including children, adolescents, and adults. At least one year experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Staff is to dress professionally at all times following dress code policy. Staff will need to be prepared to be actively involved with client.

RELATIONS WITH OTHERS
External: High degree of contact with clients and families both in person and on the telephone.
Internal: High degree of contact with other clerical and professional staff of the clinic.

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Typical end time:

• 5AM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person