OPBH Primary Therapist - Part Time

Carsonvalleyhealth; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RETENTION BONUS

NO STATE INCOME TAX

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

Carsonvalleyhealth is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Primary Therapist in Gardnerville, NV. The role focuses on psychotherapy across individual, group, and family formats, plus discharge planning and aftercare aligned with CVH policies.

Strong communication, crisis management, and collaboration skills are essential. The position requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field and unrestricted licensure (CPC/LMFT/LCSW), with certification in BLS and Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field from an accredited graduate school or equivalent.
• CPC, LMFT, or LCSW full unrestricted licensure acceptable for Master’s-level clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and develop individualized care plans; provide psychotherapy and discharge planning.
• Gather information from multiple sources to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Manage time and caseload; complete paperwork timely; maintain confidentiality per privacy laws.
• Conduct internal/external support groups as requested; collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

De-escalation

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Care/case management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in mental health

Licensure: CPC/LMFT/LCSW (unrestricted)

Job description

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OPBH Primary Therapist - Part Time

Part Time Gardnerville, NV, US

The Behavioral Health Therapist for the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic provides quality and organized psychotherapy (individual, group and family) and social services for identified clients and families, with special emphasis on treatment and discharge planning needs. This position maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulations and standards regarding the provision of behavioral health services, and implementation of treatment and discharge planning. The BH Therapist assures the quality provision of services, collection/maintenance of data, and discharge planning/aftercare are all according to CVH policies and procedures. This position will also demonstrate professional/ethical behavior and support the philosophy of the Behavioral Health department, as well as CVH at all times.

Position Requirements

Master's degree in a mental Health field from an accredited graduate school or a degree that supports an alternative acceptable licensure.

License Required

• CPC, LMFT, LCSW full unrestricted licensure acceptable for Master’s-level clinicians.

Certificate Required

• BLS Certification (or able to obtain within 90-days of hire).
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification (or able to obtain within 90-days of hire).

Credential Required

• Ability to be credentialed with all CVH payors within six (6) months of hire.

Minimum Work Experience

• Three (3) years of clinical experience providing individual, group and family therapy, including crisis intervention/management.
• Outpatient clinic and/or IOP experience preferred.
• Must meet any applicable state certification standards.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of de-escalation, negotiation, communication (verbal and written), conflict resolution, interdisciplinary collaboration, care/case management, creative problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid practices and insurance requirements as these relate to continuing care.
• Knowledge of outpatient behavioral health services, including community and organizational resources, and client care process.
• Knowledge of medications commonly used in mental health and familiarity with medical terminology and conditions as these impact treatment and discharge needs.
• Basic knowledge of quality improvement/utilization management relating to third-party payers.
• Organizational, verbal, interpersonal, client relations, analytical, grammar/spelling, reading/comprehension of written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of effective individual and team communication techniques.
• Knowledge of corporate compliance practices.

Position Essential Functions

Client Care

• Assess clients to develop individualized plan for care, provide treatment, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, and facilitate discharge planning/aftercare.
• Gather information from various sources to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of client’s individualized plan related to their condition(s), presentation/participation within the program, and reaching outcomes and goals.
• Manage time and caseload effectively. Completes all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients, ensure confidentiality is maintained, and adhere to all local, state, and federal privacy laws related to the practice of mental health and substance abuse.
• Conduct support groups (both internal and external) as requested.
• Conduct patient testing and assessment as determined appropriate by clinic management in accordance with skills and training (Doctorate-level clinicians only).
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to evaluate the medical, mental, emotional, and physical conditions of clients.

Education/Regulations

• Participate in regular treatment team meetings and clinical supervision.
• Maintain required Continuing Education (CEU) connected to state license.
• Represent the program at educational meetings as requested by management.
• Work cooperatively with management to ensure that all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and standards are met, including state licensure requirements.

Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits after 30 days of employment for part-time ≥ 20 hours or full-time ≥ 32 hours.
• RETENTION BONUS
• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
• Vanguard 401(k) with match.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Nevada 529 College Fund.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder and HRSA Loan Repayment Program.
• Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
• Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
• and More…

Flexible depending on preference, within window of Monday‑Friday 7 am‑7 pm.

Attachments

• CVH Standards of Behavior 121925.pdf
• OPBH - Behavioral Health Primary Therapist 09 03.docx