Outpatient Mental Health Therapist — Growth & Collaboration

New Directions Mental Health, New Directions Mental Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Low-cost virtual care

401K

Dependent and domestic partner cover

Job summary

New Directions Mental Health, a Transformations Care Network member, seeks therapists to support outpatient services in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. You will conduct assessments, tailor individual and family therapy, and develop crisis, safety, and wellness plans with a multidisciplinary team.

We offer supervision, continuing education, and a comprehensive range of benefits. This role emphasizes ethical practice, confidentiality, and proactive documentation while serving diverse

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Provisional state license as required.
• Path to licensure or active license.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to high-quality care.
• Ongoing professional development including supervision and CE.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time and complete documentation efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy based on the unique needs and circumstances of each client, fostering a path to healing and resilience.
• Develop comprehensive crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey.
• Actively participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning, contributing your expertise to enhance client care.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility.
• Engage in collaborative care with our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists, to provide a holistic approach to mental health care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality and ethics

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

New Directions Mental Health, a Transformations Care Network member, seeks therapists to support outpatient services in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. You will conduct assessments, tailor individual and family therapy, and develop crisis, safety, and wellness plans with a multidisciplinary team.

We offer supervision, continuing education, and a comprehensive range of benefits. This role emphasizes ethical practice, confidentiality, and proactive documentation while serving diverse