Mental Health Therapist

Preventive-Measures; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Preventive Measures, LLC in Allentown, PA, is seeking a part-time Mental Health Therapist to provide assessments, treatment planning, and counseling to clients across ages served by our outpatient facility.

The role requires completing intake evaluations, maintaining clinical records, collaborating with the treatment team, and meeting licensure standards, with bilingual Spanish a plus. The salary range is $28.00 to $34.00 per hour, with opportunities for supervision and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity or willingness to be trained on EMR systems.
• Two years minimum of direct-care clinical services with individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Fee For Service structured engagement.

Responsibilities

• Performs intake assessments, evaluations and referrals with clinical planning.
• Provides treatment services and uses evidence-based interventions.
• Maintains weekly client hours and treatment team participation.
• Keeps clinical records according to guidelines and submits progress notes.
• Performs risk assessments at intake and as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Calm under stress

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Mental Health Therapist

Part Time Allentown, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1668

Salary Range: $28.00 To $34.00 Hourly

Preventive Measures, LLC . is an outpatient psychiatric facility with multiple locations within the USA. We provide members of our local communities’ access to necessary mental health treatment. If you want to be part of an excellent, forward-thinking, and growing company,

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Performs intake assessments, evaluations and referrals of assigned clients, obtaining sufficient information during the evaluation process for clinical assessment and planning. Presents treatment and service plan to clients following evaluation process. Provides care necessary as described in department policies and procedures.
• Performs appropriate treatment services to assigned clients. Uses interventions with assigned clients which meet accepted standards of mental health care and reflect consideration of treatment plan.
• Provides crisis management for assigned cases and is able to provide back up for the program.
• Maintains amount of weekly scheduled client hours as required.
• Participates as a treatment team member and maintains a current level of psychotherapy theory and practice. Attends clinical supervision meetings and staff meetings as scheduled and comes to meetings prepared. Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health. Attends continuing education trainings, workshops, seminars or conferences in order to keep current with evidenced based standards of practice and maintain licensure.
• Maintains active communication with identified staff and agencies that share case involvement when appropriate releases are signed.
• Maintains appropriate records of service rendered to or on behalf of the client populations served.
• Maintains clinical records of all client contacts according to QA &I, State and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Produces an evaluation report which effectively addresses the reason for referral and reflects the sound organization and synthesis of fact, impressions and clinical recommendations. Completes progress notes, reports and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Exercises appropriate self-management in the performance of all duties.
• Completes client satisfaction tools as required by departmental standards.
• Performs thorough Risk Assessment at intake session and as needed thereafter.

Qualifications:

• Must show the ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive interpersonal skills required.
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish and English is a plus but is not required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Master’s degree(preferred) in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Must be familiar or willing to be trained on EMR systems
• Two years minimum of direct-care clinical services with individuals with mental health diagnoses
• Fee For Service

Mandatory Requirements:

• 2-Step PPD
• ChildLine Abuse Clearance
• Mandated reporter certificate

Company website: https://preventivemeasuresinc.com/

Preventive Measures is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of and passing all job-related clearances, background checks and regulated requirements as applicable and permissible by law.