Outpatient Treatment Clinician - Behavioral Health - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Outpatient Treatment Clinician - Behavioral Health - FT - Day

Schedule: Full time - 36 hours/week or greater

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Weekly Work Schedule: Fulltime days.

A Brief Overview:

Outpatient Treatment Clinicians are professionals trained and licensed to provide psychotherapy services to patients and their families. This includes but is not limited to assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge of outpatient mental health patients as well as referral to other psychiatric, psychological, and medical services as appropriate. Outpatient Treatment Clinicians provide assessment and therapy services in a clinic setting under the guidelines of a state-approved Clinical Supervision Plan and are actively working toward licensure at the clinical level. They operate under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisors in the organization and those listed in their Clinical Supervision Plan.

Education Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy. Required

Experience Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in behavioral health care. Required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Masters Social Worker - KSBSRB LMLP, LPC, and LMFT licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board at the Master’s Level are also accepted in lieu of LMSW. Required
• Will be required to have a state-approved Clinical Supervision Plan within 60 days of hire.

What you will do:

• Perform the intake and assessment of patients which will include a mental status exam, collection of relevant psychosocial history, diagnosis of psychiatric presentations, development of an appropriate individualized treatment plan (to include measurable goals, objectives, and outcomes), and development of discharge plans that effectively support the patient at home or in the community.
• The clinician will be familiar with the DSM-V for the purpose of developing accurate diagnosis of the patient. In addition, the therapist will be familiar with and have a basic understanding of psychological reports, psychopharmacology, and relevant treatment modalities specific to common mental health diagnoses (e.g., depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, etc).
• The clinician should be able to provide individual, family, and group treatment when appropriate. The Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisors will review treatment plans, and a high standard of practice shall be maintained at all times by the clinician at the direction of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisors.
• The clinician will initiate discharge planning at the time of admission. The clinician will accomplish this by assisting the patient in identifying appropriate treatment goals, identifying reasonable timelines, providing the patient with education specific to their diagnosis and treatment, and assisting the patient in developing realistic expectations concerning their treatment and prognosis.
• A productivity standard will be met by the clinician.
• Flexibility by the clinician will be required to meet the scheduling needs of the patient and the Outpatient Clinic.
• When required and as appropriate, the therapist will participate and present in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• The clinician must be able to meet organizational and department standards regarding punctuality and attendance, produce timely and accurate documentation, meet HIPAA and corporate compliance standards, and support the overall mission and goals of Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Services.
• The clinician’s services must meet the minimum requirements as specified by CMS, Kancare, and other major insurance entities.

Required for All Jobs:

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options:

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines:

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability:

• Hybrid

Scope:

• No Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Demands:

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions:

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.