Clinical Therapist - In Person

Clinical Therapist/Outpatient Therapist

• SALARY: Licensure Candidate (PCLC or SWLC) $60,000/yr
• Licensed Therapist (LCPC or LCSW) $72,500/yr
• Licensed therapists are eligible for annual salary of $82,500/yr after completing 5 consecutive years of full-time employment, or consecutive part-time employment that amounts to 5 years
• At EMCMHC, we believe work-life balance matters. As the only behavioral health clinic in the region offering a four-day, 32-hour workweek with pay equivalent to a full 40-hour schedule, with full 40 hour compensation.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

Under general direction is responsible for providing mental health counseling and therapy to individuals of all ages, conducting diagnostic interviews/assessments and providing crisis intervention as needed. Work requires individual judgment within established polices, rules, and the client’s individual treatment plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical requirements may require walking, lifting up to 25#’s (greater with assistance), prolonged sitting, climbing steps, and the ability to get in and out of a vehicle without assistance; Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing; Must possess people skills and the ability to work with other Agencies; Work may be performed in an office, in a client’s home, at the hospital, jail, or an area deemed a safe place, and/or in the transportation of clients to appointments; Some traveling required where exposure to inclement weather of heat, cold, rain, and snow may occur; exposure to household chemicals may occur; Must participate in CPR and MANDT training within the first three (3) months of employment and remain certified throughout employment; Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month of employment and maintain Certification throughout employment; Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License (If your own personal vehicle is used to transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers).

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

Provides mental health counseling/therapy to individuals, couples, and families of all ages and diagnoses; Conducts diagnostic interviews/therapy with new clients; Provides crisis intervention during working hours, or when scheduled, or as needed; Maintains progress notes, treatment plans, and other records in accordance with EMCMHC policy while maintaining confidentiality requirements for patient privacy (i.e. HIPAA); May attend and fulfill Drug Treatment Court obligations, both scheduled or non-scheduled; Meets productivity standards to the best of ability, documents client contacts, care coordination, crisis/consult contacts, and community contacts, while maintaining a professional and ethical level of conduct according to standards of practice, EMCMHC policies, and state and federal policies; Consults with other staff at EMCMHC as needed; May attend VA group as scheduled; Attends staff meetings and peer reviews, team service and coordination meetings, in-service trainings and outside service training as provided.

SUPERVISION – RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

None

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Master’s Degree required in Social Work or related field; Possesses Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC Certification, or ability to obtain such License or Certification within two (2) years of employment; Maintains such License and/or Certification through meeting Continuing Education requirements throughout employment; Upon Licensure shall obtain Mental Health Professional Person Certification; PLUS some demonstrated work experience in the mental health field; Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month of employment and maintain Certification throughout employment; Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License (If your own personal vehicle is used to transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers).

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS

Maintains the highest level of ethics, morals, standards, respect for others, empathy, and privacy of client information; May conduct other therapy groups as needed; Consults and peers with other EMCMHC clinical staff and/or employees when needed; Performs such other assignments and duties as may be required and needed.

COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVE

Four-day (32 hour) work week Eligible for student loan repayment through NHSCL (National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program) Clinical Supervision provided as part of the work week Internal Professional Development opportunities Paid referrals at start of employment and again in 6 months We also offer: Multiple health plan options to fit your lifestyle Dental and Vision 403(b) retirement plan with a match up to 6% after one year of employment Flexible Benefit Plan for Daycare and Medical Spending Employer paid life insurance and other supplemental insurance products to choose from Vacation and Sick leave (in addition to the 52 extra days off per year with the 4-Day, 32-Hour work week) Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any non-essential job function. Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,500.00 per year Benefits Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center