Outpatient Therapist - Contracted

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit is seeking an Outpatient Therapist (Bachelor’s Level) in Schnecksville, PA, to provide individual, group, and family therapy in an outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in mental health, at least 5 years of counseling experience, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certification. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, designing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field, required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health counseling, required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification, required.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions including talk therapy and behavior management.
• Conducts clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Designs and implements treatment protocols for clients.

Skills

Ability to evaluate and counsel clients

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of psychopharmacology

Organizational and time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and departmental software

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Crisis Prevention Intervention certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field

Minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health counseling

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/ Outpatient Therapist (Bachelor’s) – Contracted
• Date Posted: 12/12/2024
• Location: Schnecksville, PA

Position Definition

The person filling this position will provide individual, group and/or family therapy in the outpatient clinic setting.

Relationship

The Outpatient Therapist (Bachelor’s Level) shall be directly responsible to the Behavioral Health Services Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field, required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health counseling, required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification, required.

Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate, counsel, and work with clients and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to write positive, goal-directed, strength-based behavior intervention plans.
• Effectively utilizes knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with limited resource population.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiently utilizes Microsoft Office Suite and departmental software.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and time management skills providing for productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the carrying out of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task within deadlines.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.
• Completes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintains complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service with patience and knowledge of the Provider 50 Department to clients and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.
• Attends work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

Physical

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work locations.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to exhibit good manual dexterity to effectively carry out function, duties, and responsibilities.
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.

Authority

The Outpatient Therapist (Bachelor’s Level) will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Essential Functions

• Provides consistent, therapeutic, cognitive/behavioral interventions for identified client and/or family including talk therapy, behavior management, problem solving, activity therapy, parenting skills, coordination of care, and advocacy as appropriate to client age/cognitive functioning.
• Efficiently and accurately provides clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Designs and implements clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions.
• Works with grace under pressure.
• Resolves interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Sets priorities, is organized, and is a self-starter.
• Ability to be friendly, empathic, and an adept communicator.
• Treats both staff and clients and families with respect.
• Works effectively as a team, interfacing with clients, consulting psychiatrist, and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.
• Collaborates with supervising therapist for best outcomes.
• Exercises balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
• Effectively represents CLIU’s interest in the community and maintains effective working relationships among coworkers, public, private, and professional groups.
• Develops a 24-hour crisis plan.
• Understands CLIU and/or departmental procedures and guidelines, as demonstrated by accurate application of procedures and guidelines.

Secondary Functions

• Maintains case documentation including treatment plan and review as needed or at minimum, according to state requirements, notes for each session and for any contact regarding the client (attendance, phone calls, agency contacts).
• Attends monthly supervision meetings and seeks additional supervision with Clinic Coordinator, as needed.
• Complete a billing slip for each session and submit as required.
• Complete time sheets according to the payroll schedule and submit copies of notes with time sheets.
• Performs other duties as assigned, as assigned by the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services and/or designee.