Outpatient Therapist - Contracted

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Outpatient Therapist (Bachelor's Level) to provide individual and family therapy in an outpatient setting. This role involves conducting assessments, designing treatment plans, and collaborating with a team of health professionals. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a mental health field, have at least 5 years of counseling experience, and hold CPR certification. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health counseling required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic, cognitive/behavioral interventions for clients.
• Conducts clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Maintains case documentation according to state requirements.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Crisis management

Collaboration

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.QualificationsEducation/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, in 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 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/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

• 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

• 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.