Therapist, Med-Psych Management Program

Limelight Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Limelight Health is seeking a Therapist for the Med-Psych Management Program (MPMP). This 100% remote role serves members through teletherapy and collaboration with the care team.

You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide individual and group therapy, and lead risk stratification and crisis management. Documentation in DAP format is required within 24 hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or behavioral health
• NV independent behavioral health license (LCSW/CPC/LMFT)
• At least 2 years of direct experience with adults in behavioral health
• Experience with severe mental illness
• Knowledge of local resources, social determinants of health, mental health, substance use disorders, interpersonal violence, and social issues
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid practices preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial assessments and individual/group therapy
• Deliver teletherapy using CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing
• Lead clinical risk stratification and adjust treatment plans monthly
• Coordinate with Care Team and address medical/behavioral needs
• Escalate crises with real-time risk assessments and safety planning
• Maintain detailed clinical documentation reflecting interventions and coordination
• Engage members via video, secure messaging, and digital wellness content
• Track panel metrics and ensure wrap-around care delivery
• Engage caregivers and community supports as appropriate
• Complete clinical notes within 24 hours of services
• Provide coverage for colleagues as needed
• Mentor incoming therapists when applicable

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Crisis management

Communication

Problem solving

Risk stratification

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related behavioral health

NV DOH independent behavioral health license (LCSW/CPC/LMFT)

Job description

As a Therapist, Med-Psych Management Program (MPMP), you will work in collaborative settings to provide biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and work with your team to coordinate care across a range of treatment settings. You will have the ability to manage a caseload and make decisions with appropriate autonomy.

Location:

This is a 100% remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Core Duties:

• Serve as therapy provider for patients assigned and deliver Evidence-Based Psychotherapy:
• Provide high-quality individual and group teletherapy to members with Med-Psych Management Program (MPMP) and co-occurring conditions, utilizing modalities such as CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
• Lead Clinical Risk Stratification: Administer validated clinical assessments at monthly review periods to measure acuity, track progress, and dynamically adjust treatment plans and engagement frequency based on member readiness and clinical need.
• Collaborate Within an Integrated Care Team: Serve as the clinical lead paired with a Care Team Member/Care Extender (CE), coordinating closely to address medical, behavioral, and Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) while maintaining clear role boundaries.
• Execute Crisis Management & Escalation: Serve as the licensed clinical point of escalation for member needs, conducting real-time risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis stabilization for high-acuity member events.
• Maintain Timely Whole-Person Documentation: Complete detailed, high-integrity clinical documentation (DAP format) that accurately reflects behavioral health interventions, medical coordination, and social determinants of health to support bundled PMPM quality standards.
• Drive Multimodal Member Engagement: Leverage multi-platform technology (video, secure messaging, digital wellness content) to maintain persistent, high-frequency outreach and rebuild engagement with hard-to-reach or ambivalent members.
• Participate in Infrastructure & Panel Management: Actively engage in clinical team huddles, maintain population registry data, and track panel metrics to ensure comprehensive, wrap-around care delivery across the enrolled population.
• Engage Caregivers & Support Systems: Partner with family members, caregivers, and community-based organizations when appropriate to build sustainable, home- and community-based support networks for the member.
• Complete and maintain clinical documentation within 24 hours of completion of services in accordance with Medicaid standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Duties:

• Deliver psychotherapeutic services to the behavioral health population using evidence-based therapy to include individual and group therapy methods to improve clinical and functional outcomes.
• Utilize screenings including but not limited to M3, PHQ-9, GAD-7, and triage intake referrals.
• Deliver direct patient care through patient-centered, culturally competent, measurement-based care.
• Educate clients about available resources and community programs and collaborate with other staff to refer clients to other services when clinically indicated.
• Develop, manage, and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain all required records, reports, paperwork, and patients’ diagnostic records, maintaining the confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Complete and maintain all clinical notes and medical records in Employer’s EMR within twenty-four (24) hours of completion of services.
• Submit charges for professional services daily.
• Provide coverage for absences of colleagues as clinically appropriate.
• Mentor and/or assist incoming therapists when applicable.

Education & Work Experience:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or other applicable behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Licensure: Current Nevada Department of Health (NV DOH) independent behavioral health license. Eligible licenses include:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Two or more years of direct experience working with adults in the behavioral health field required.
• Experience with severe mental illness
• Knowledge of local resources, social determinants of health, mental health, substance use disorders, interpersonal violence, and social issues.
• Familiarity with Medicare or Medicaid practices preferred

Skills Required:

• Management and compliance: Ensures care is delivered according to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner and that the team is operating at a level of excellence befitting our brand.
• Proven ability to train, develop, and coach team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Relationship Management: develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization. Able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Problem Solving: Identify needs and take independent action to implement change when and where it is needed, focusing on results. Able to plan, organize, manage time, and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments. Use effective follow through.
• Communication: Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. Clearly and accurately, relaying information to staff, business partners, stakeholders, and clients.
• Member and Crisis Management: Able to provide case/care management in routine and crisis situations.