Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

About us

Evergreen Behavioral Health Services has been in operation since 1974. Our mission is to help you excel starting by building a solid foundation which values and respects your years of education, development, and your desire to assist others during their healing. We endorse a win/win philosophy to ensure that your clients and you all benefit from our combined efforts.

It is time to put your talent and potential into high gear with an outpatient practice team for you to prosper. We are looking for full time professionals with LPC, LMFT, LCSW or Resident Counseling to provide services for persons with mental health issues with a minimum of 2 years post licensed experience. We give you the tools and atmosphere you need moving forward in combination with your skill set you acquired through education and experience doing what you love – helping people, help themselves.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide a holistic approach to treatment for individuals that are in need of varying levels of care in conjunction with mental health treatment when appropriate. This job requires professional assessment, provision of individual and group services and collaboration with other team members.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Outpatient Mental Health Therapist to provide comprehensive mental health services within a community-based outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in clinical counseling, with expertise in psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and behavioral therapies. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives by delivering evidence-based treatments, conducting diagnostic evaluations, and supporting individuals across diverse age groups and backgrounds. The therapist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, ensuring high-quality patient care while adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for clients utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions employing therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and applied behavior analysis.
• Provide crisis management and intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health episodes or behavioral crises.
• Implement evidence-based interventions for conditions including PTSD, addiction, grief, chronic pain, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and gender issues counseling.
• Maintain accurate medical records and document patient progress in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology standards.
• Collaborate with case management teams to coordinate care plans and facilitate referrals for specialized services such as special education or inpatient treatment when necessary.
• Engage in clinical research activities or data collection efforts to support program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Utilize telehealth platforms effectively to expand access to mental health services across diverse populations.

Experience

• Proven experience working in outpatient mental health settings with a focus on clinical counseling and patient assessment.
• Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, and addiction counseling.
• Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations using ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems within healthcare or mental health environments.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols for diverse client populations.
• Background working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, or individuals with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to behavioral health conditions and familiarity with medical records management systems.
• Experience providing telehealth services using secure digital platforms is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance standards coupled with excellent patient care skills in outpatient clinics or hospital settings. Join our team as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist to empower individuals through compassionate care while advancing your professional expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Pay: $76,975.42 - $92,701.59 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Counseling License (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote