Therapist - Hybrid

Anew Era TMS; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Therapist for the Professional Psychiatric Services division in a hybrid role. The therapist delivers 20-25 direct client hours weekly to outpatient clients and leads intensive outpatient groups three times per week.

Schedule includes 2 days in the Westlake office; compensation ranges from $74,000 to $90,000 with a bonus structure. Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field and licensure progress are required.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field is required.
• Completion of state requirements to obtain provisional licensure and later state clinical license to conduct therapeutic interventions required

Responsibilities

• Delivers 20-25 hours of direct client hours weekly to outpatient clients.
• Facilitates intensive outpatient program groups three times weekly.
• Completes required therapy sessions and family sessions per level of care.
• Maintains clinical documentation per PPS policy guidelines.
• Coordinates with billing for services rendered.
• Supports development of new therapeutic initiatives and programs.
• Assists with prior authorizations for TMS/Spravato as needed

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field

Job description

Position Summary:

The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Professional Psychiatric Services under DBH. Therapist responsibilities include providing therapy services, leading therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conducting individual sessions, and other tasks as detailed below. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping those in need and will find joy in being at the heart of a positive, professional culture. They will enjoy talking to clients and enjoy supporting their staff in doing the same. The Professional Psychiatric Services division prides itself on its close culture, clinical excellence, while focusing on helping patients sustain their mental health wellness goals and bringing a new sense of hope to those that are suffering.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures clinical documentation is completed with PPS division policy guidelines
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
• Delivers 20-25 hours of direct client hours each week to outpatient clients.
• Facilitate intensive outpatient program groups 3 times a week
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
• Communicate with the billing department to provide information about services rendered as therapy.
• Participates in research planning, analysis, development, and presentation.
• Provides training and support to clinical care coordinator as needed.
• Actively participates in prior authorizations and utilization review for TMS, Spravato, and medications
• Supports the development of new therapeutic initiatives and programs as needed.
• Advocate for clients when necessary
• Refer patients across Discovery Behavioral Health brands and service lines as clinically indicated
• Consult on potential referrals filtering into practice from other Discovery Behavioral Health brands as clinically indicated
• Back up technician for TMS and Spravato as necessary
• Therapeutic intervention for patients undergoing Spravato and Esketamine treatment
• Providing integrative therapy for patients undergoing services withing practice

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
• Completion of state requirements to obtain provisional licensure and later state clinical license to conduct therapeutic interventions required

Employment Status: full time, hybrid
Schedule: Hybrid position with 2 days in Westlake office
Compensation: Pay Range: $74,000-$90,000 with bonus structure