Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Pathways; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarvida in Pennsylvania is seeking an Outpatient Therapist at the Bachelor’s/Master’s level to provide individual and family therapy and manage assigned caseloads. You will ensure timely clinical documentation and collaborate with the treatment team.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy across home, school, or outpatient clinic settings. Travel between sites may be required; strong ethics and professional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation or related field.
• Or a graduate degree with 12 graduate credits in mental health or counseling.
• Proficiency with psych assessments and documentation in an EHR.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to assigned consumers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments at intake and during follow-ups.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans per regulations.
• Deliver therapy in the consumer’s recommended setting and collaborate with the team.
• Complete progress notes, discharge summaries, and required documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Language skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, nursing, rehabilitation or activity program

Graduate degree in clinical discipline with 12 graduate credits in mental health or counseling

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

Psychological assessments

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.

Develops 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.

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.

Requirements

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

Travel

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

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.

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