Outpatient Mental Health Professional Salary

Foliuminc; Chambersburg (Franklin County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outpatient Mental Health Professional to provide therapeutic services to diverse clients. In this rewarding role, you will deliver individual, family, and group therapy while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a clinical field and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, crisis resolution capabilities, and a commitment to trauma-informed care. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and cultural sensitivity, making a significant impact in the lives of clients and their families. This position offers flexibility with hybrid and remote work options, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical field required for the role.
• Licensure preferred in areas like LCSW or LPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and consultation services to clients and families.
• Compile individualized treatment plans and maintain clinical notes.
• Develop cooperative relationships with community agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Resolution

Conflict Resolution

Teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in a clinical field

Licensure (preferred)

Specialized learning in Resiliency & Trauma

Specialized learning in evidence-based treatment

Job description

Outpatient Mental Health Professional Salary

Job Title: Outpatient Mental Health Professional

FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Supervisor of Outpatient

SUMMARY

The Outpatient Mental Health Professional provides therapeutic services to children, families, adolescents, and adults in the main clinic or other satellite settings. Using evidence-based psychotherapeutic theories and practices, delivers individual, family, and group therapy to clients and completes assessments on identified members in person or by telehealth if approved by OMHSAS. The Mental Health Professional has the ability to apply thorough and complete documentation in a manner necessary to meet established deadlines and involves significant others in the treatment process as deemed appropriate. The Outpatient Mental Health Professional must have a Master's degree and the ability to resolve crisis and conflict situations and develop positive relationships with clients. Funding for services provided by Outpatient Mental Health Professionals may come from billing private insurance companies or Medical Assistance or through contracts with the county.

In addition to the details and requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life expects the employee to be committed to incorporating principles of trauma-informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles in trauma treatment will be required through attendance in trainings and use of identified evidence-based practices. Trauma-informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An Outpatient Mental Health Professional should be prepared to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide therapy and consultation services to clients and families in compliance with Chapter 5200 regulations governing outpatient psychiatric clinics.
• Compile an individualized treatment plan for each client that includes counseling objectives and goals as well as a crisis plan. Meet with parent/guardian to review treatment plans as required.
• Complete clinical notes on all therapy sessions. Prepare written documentation describing a client's progress in achieving treatment goals.
• While maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards, develop cooperative relationships with community agencies that will facilitate treatment services provided to all clients. Communication and collaboration to facilitate integration of child-serving efforts put forth by the agency, a District, and providers working in other child-serving systems.
• Deliver the required number of billable hours (as applicable).
• Administer evidence-based interventions, assessments, and outcome measurements to drive treatment.
• Attend individual and group supervision as required.
• Prepare progress reports, court summaries, attend court hearings, and/or conduct progress review meetings with referring agencies as needed.
• Perform other special projects or duties as requested by the Supervisor, Regional Director, Chief Operations Officer, or Chief Executive Officer.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in a clinical field issued by an accredited educational institution that included a clinical practicum.
• Licensure is preferred and required in some areas; i.e. Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Mental Health Professional.
• Specialized learning in Resiliency & Trauma.
• Specialized learning in evidence-based treatment interventions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in a clinical setting is preferred.

SKILLS

Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop effective and meaningful relationships with clients. Must be able to remain calm in a crisis situation, identify underlying causes of problem situations, resolve conflicts, and de-escalate potentially explosive situations. Must be a team player.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work setting is Hybrid/Remote in an outpatient clinic building or satellite location. Clientele may at times be verbally or physically abusive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required or personnel so classified.

This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment with the employee. The employee covered by this job description is an at-will employee of Folium.