Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Pathways; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking an Outpatient Therapist at the Bachelor’s/Master’s level to provide individual and family therapy within outpatient and school-based settings in Pennsylvania. You will perform psychosocial assessments, create and monitor treatment plans, and document care in the electronic health record while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will manage a caseload, respond to crises, and participate in ongoing supervision and development to ensure high-quality, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, nursing, rehabilitation or activity program; or graduate degree with 12 graduate level credits in mental health or counseling.
• Proficiency with psychosocial assessments and standard outcome measures.
• Experience documenting care and progress in electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments at intake and at follow‑ups.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in line with regulations.
• Provide therapy as outlined in consumer treatment plans.
• Document progress notes, discharge summaries, and incident reports in the EHR.
• Coordinate care with team members and external referrals as needed.
• Respond to emergencies using de‑escalation techniques and ensure consumer safety.
• Maintain caseload schedules and participate in supervision and meetings.

Skills

Assessment skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

De-escalation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, nursing, rehabilitation or activity program; or graduate degree with 12 graduate credits in mental health or counseling

Tools

Electronic health record system

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Clarvida

Job Description

Job Title:
Outpatient Therapist – Bachelor’s/Master’s Level (Mental Health Worker)
Program(s):
State:
Population Served:
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
Outpatient Clinic/School Based Mental Health
Pennsylvania
All
Clinical Supervisor
Non-Exempt

Summary

This position is responsible for the provision of individual and family therapy sessions for consumers
assigned to each caseload. This position also ensures completion of required clinical documentation
related to individual caseloads in a timely manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills by completing psychosocial assessments at in-take
and in on‑going intervals as outlined by program requirements; completing standardized assessments
and/or outcome‑based measures.
Developments individualized treatment plans by adhering to applicable county, state and federal
standard regulations when developing individualized treatment plans for consumers
Provision of therapy to consumers in individually recommended setting by providing therapy in
recommended setting by adhering to recommendations outlined in individual consumer treatment
plans
Provision of treatment of the whole person by providing service in collaboration with all team
members involved with the consumer, and with the understanding that treatment of the whole person
is crucial
Evaluates individualized consumer‑drive treatment plan reviews by completing on‑going evaluation of
efficacy of treatment evaluations, via development of treatment plan reviews
Develops transition and discharge planning by evaluating recovery and progress through treatment
goals, symptomology
Completes all required clinical documentation by completing progress notes per service, including
necessary signatures, discharge summaries, incident reports, treatment reviews via electronic health
record system
Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers by committing to
ensuring the safety of the consumer, and the proper utilization of de‑escalation skills, when needed
Maintains assigned, planned schedule by following program guidelines to ensure regular service
provision and maintenance of caseload, per agreement with program supervisor
Manages and supports coordination of care through routine conversations and referrals when needed
(i.e. natural supports identified by the consumer, outside referrals, PCPs, school districts, etc.)
Maintains a commitment to professional development by participating in on‑going supervision,
training, and department and team meetings, as outlined by policies and procedures

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Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures by interacting professionally,
ethically, and respectfully with consumers, other team members – including family members, and
coworkers, at all times; following policy and procedure and maintaining appropriate professional
boundaries

Supports on‑going and future business needs by completing other duties, as assigned, to effectively
support business priorities and processes

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

Essential Functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

May be required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. May be required to occasionally
move about inside a home, school, community, clinic, or program office environment to provide
services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and
machinery. May be required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e.: iPad,
copier, printer). May be required to occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide services to
consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be
required to position self in appropriate physical proximity to provide services to consumer, support
employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to
frequently communicate with consumers, employees and team members, or external sources in a way
that supports the company mission and enhances delivery and quality of services. May be required to
recognize and determine data and information pertinent to essential job functions. May be required to
frequently transport resources and materials required to provide quality services. May be exposed to a
variety of work settings, including home, school, community, clinic, and program office environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Home, school, community setting, or outpatient clinic – as outlined in individual consumer treatment
plan

TRAVEL

• Up to 100% of travel between appointment sites or other locations – as outlined in program

Requirements

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Required Education And/Or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, nursing,
rehabilitation or activity program.
Or has a graduate degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate level credits in mental health or
counseling

Preferred Education And Experience

• At least 1 year of experience with either a CASSP service system, or employed by a licensed mental

health services agency, or subcontracted agency, or other mental health clinicians with documents
training in the field of behavioral modification techniques

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required

Qualifications

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and instructions. Ability to respond
effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly explain instructions in both written
and oral media.

• Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematic ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Use of MS
Excel to aid in mathematical work.

• Reasoning Ability

Must be able to make sound decisions to support consumers in a calm and timely manner; must be
able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon consumer needs, and react quickly to
prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to consumer behavior

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be proficient in use of electronic health system
Must be proficient in completion of psychological assessments
Ability to work as team member
Organizational skills
Communication skills

MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION
AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):

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Outpatient Therapist – Bachelor’s/Master’s Level (Mental Health Worker)
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