Licensed Therapist (Outpatient)

Agape-Network; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Agape Network is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide individual and family therapy for children, adults, and families, aligned with Medicaid. The role requires maintaining clinical files, completing assessments and treatment plans, and ensuring timely documentation.

Responsibilities include group therapy, supervision, and active collaboration with insurance compliance. Fully licensed in Florida and proficient with related paperwork, you will support clients' progress and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health field is required.
• Licensed in Florida in Mental Health/Social Work/ or Marriage and Family Counseling.
• Computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy for children, adults and families.
• Maintain clinical files and ensure paperwork is timely.
• Deliver group therapy sessions when needed.
• Complete assessments and treatment plans within 48 hours of contact.
• Submit progress notes every 48 hours from services rendered.
• Monitor units approved by insurance and renew authorizations as needed.
• Attend supervision regularly and complete required compliance training.

Education

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

To provide individual and family therapy for children, adults and their families according to intervention strategies approved by Agape Network and Medicaid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain clinical files by filing paperwork no less than bi-weekly and ensuring that all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
2. Provide individual counseling to assigned caseload on a weekly basis.
3. Facilitate group therapy sessions if and when deemed necessary.
4. Complete all clinical assessments and paperwork such as Biopsychosocial, Master Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan reviews, and ancillary documentation within 48 hours of contact with clients.
5. Complete state reporting documents, Therapy Notes, CFARS/FARS (admission, 6 months, discharge). MHO's (admission, quarterly, discharge). ASAM's (admission, monthly, discharge).
6. Complete prior authorizations for all clients prior to administering clinical services. Resubmit prior authorizations prior to the date requested by the insurance companies.
7. Complete progress notes within 48 hours of face-to-face contact.
8. Submit progress notes every 48 hours from the date services are rendered.
9. Monitor and track units approved by the insurance company.
10. Attend monthly meetings when deemed necessary
11. When appropriate renew state license and registered intern status with the Department of Health.
12. Comply with AHCA stipulations for TBOS and individual therapists.
13. Ensure that Medicaid is active, and the insurance provided has not changed at the beginning of each month.
14. Maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and car insurance.
15. Be a facilitator between the Agape Staff and client.
16. Maintain productivity at 85% of caseload.
17. Attend supervision weekly, biweekly, monthly contingent on recommendation from Lead Therapist to no less than 1 time per month.
18. Complete compliance training as needed to comply with licensure and DCF licensing (Relias Training)
19. Check email communication daily.

20. Perform other duties assigned by Outpatient Lead Therapist, Outpatient Therapist Supervisor and others.

Requirements

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, plus one-year experience working with severely emotionally disturbed individuals served or individuals with co-occurring disorders. Licensed in the state of Florida in Mental Health/Social Work/ or Marriage and Family Counseling required. Computer skills are essential.