OPT THERAPIST

R&C Consulting Group Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

R&C Consulting Group seeks an OPT Therapist to deliver outpatient behavioral-health services, including individual, family, couples, and group therapy. The role involves clinical documentation, care coordination, and treatment planning for diverse client populations in North Carolina.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, progress monitoring, crisis intervention when needed, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral-health field required.
• Current NC clinical license or suitable associate/provisional credential.
• Experience in outpatient behavioral-health services preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation, assessment, treatment-planning, communication, and time-management skills.
• Accountable for quality of clinical care, documentation, treatment-plan completion and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy based on client needs.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and identify behavioral-health needs.
• Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions appropriate to diagnosis and needs.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment approaches as needed.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning when necessary.
• Coordinate services with physicians, case managers, and other team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and discharge planning.
• Maintain required licensure, documentation, and adherence to HIPAA and NC/payer rules.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Assessment

Treatment planning

Communication

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field

Current North Carolina clinical license or associate/provisional credential

Examples: LCMHC/LCMHC-A, LCSW/LCSWA, LMFT/LMFTA, LCAS/LCAS-A

Job description

OPT (Outpatient Therapy) Therapist at R&C Consulting Group, the role would generally focus on providing outpatient behavioral-health treatment to individuals, couples, families, or groups, along with clinical documentation, care coordination, and treatment planning. North Carolina’s LMHP classification similarly includes assessment, diagnosis/treatment, care coordination, transition planning, crisis intervention, and documentation.

OPT Therapist — Roles & Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy based on client needs and scope of practice.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and identify presenting behavioral-health needs.
• Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals and interventions.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions appropriate to the client’s diagnosis and treatment needs.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment approaches when clinically indicated.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and appropriate safety planning when necessary.
• Identify and address co-occurring mental-health and substance-use concerns when within the therapist’s scope.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, service notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain client records in accordance with R&C Consulting Group policies, NC requirements, payer requirements, and applicable confidentiality standards.
• Document measurable progress toward treatment goals.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, continuing education, and clinical credentials.
• Follow agency policies, ethical standards, HIPAA requirements, and applicable state and payer regulations.

Care Coordination

• Coordinate services with physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, Qualified Professionals, Peer Support Specialists, schools, families, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
• Make referrals to community resources and higher levels of care when indicated.
• Participate in interdisciplinary/team meetings and contribute clinical recommendations.
• Assist with transition and discharge planning to promote continuity of care.

Client & Family Engagement

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Educate clients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, community resources, and relapse-prevention/support strategies when applicable.
• Promote client self-determination, recovery, independence, and achievement of treatment goals.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Program/Agency Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical supervision and case consultation.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and quality-improvement activities.
• Assist with community outreach and behavioral-health education when assigned.
• Maintain productivity and scheduling expectations established by R&C Consulting Group.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors regarding clinical concerns, safety issues, barriers to treatment, and significant changes in client status.

Minimum Qualifications

For an R&C OPT Therapist position, I would recommend listing qualifications such as:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral-health field.
• Current North Carolina clinical license or appropriate associate/provisional credential consistent with the position and services provided.
• Examples may include LCMHC/LCMHC-A, LCSW/LCSWA, LMFT/LMFTA, LCAS/LCAS-A, or another applicable credential.
• Experience providing outpatient behavioral-health services preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation, assessment, treatment-planning, communication, and time-management skills.
• The role/position is accountable for:
  
  1. Quality of clinical care
  2. Timely and accurate documentation
  3. Treatment-plan completion and follow-through
  4. Client engagement and retention
  5. Compliance with NC, payer, and R&C requirements
  6. Coordination with the interdisciplinary team
  7. Meeting established productivity/service expectations
  8. Maintaining active credentials and professional development