Outpatient Therapist

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Overview:

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Outpatient

POSITION: Outpatient Therapist

STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week

SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday through Friday

LOCATION: Monroeville and Wilkinsburg

Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing evidence-based, comprehensive mental health treatment to clients in an outpatient setting; providing assessment, determining clinical need, developing person-centered and strengths-based approaches to assist the client in the development and attainment of treatment goals. The Outpatient Therapist will facilitate individual and group psychotherapy sessions and provide psychoeducation and skill transfer to increase the client’s sense of personal empowerment and overall well-being.

Demonstrates and reflects a commitment to the mission and values of Milestone by serving others with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Utilizes Sanctuary Model’s shared values, the Seven Commitments, and tools to conduct daily tasks.

Meets or exceeds established productivity standards for scheduling and providing direct service (100% scheduling, 60% productivity).

Conduct behavioral assessments to determine a baseline of the client’s therapeutic needs and formulate treatment goals and objectives within allotted treatment times.

Administer and score assessment tools, behavioral checklists, and protocols as needed.

Develop and implement treatment plans using SMART goals as a strengths-based approach in addressing defined problems.

Review, collect, and assess data to inform treatment plans. Review successful interventions and address barriers to treatment.

Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.

Monitor and document client progress through collaboration with clients and writing progress notes.

Provide psychoeducation on mental health, psychological disorders, and behavioral health.

Exhibit proficiency in analyzing and identifying key concerns, then collaborating with the client and treatment team to develop realistic and attainable therapeutic goals.

Collaborate with clients to formulate crisis plans and review and update as needed.

Utilize collaborative documentation during visits (face-to-face or via telehealth) for progress notes and paperwork.

Present clinical information to the program director and/or prescriber accurately and timely, including summaries of client progress and treatment compliance.

Participate in case conferences, psychiatric consultations, and interagency meetings.

Engage in regular clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and seek further therapeutic consultation when necessary.

Assist with discharge and aftercare planning, providing a discharge summary at case closure.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurances; a $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of health coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid days off; wellness days; holidays; disability insurances; life insurance; optional 401(k) with employer match; and various work perks.

Application Process

Interested applicants can apply via:

• Complete an employment application at https://careers.pfq.org/careers-home
• Text PFQJOBS to 97211
• Email resumes to: [e-mail]
• Drop off resumes or apply in person at Partners For Quality, 250 Clever Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

For assistance or accommodations, contact 412-446-0700.

Partners For Quality and its agencies are equal opportunity employers.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling with at least 1-year post-master’s experience. License preferred. Act 33, 34, FBI clearances, valid PA driver’s license required. Knowledge of psychotherapy schools, excellent communication skills. Salary range: $47,000 - $53,000 annually.