Licensed Therapist

Base Pay $75,000.00 / Year Employee Type Exempt FT Contact information Name Human Resources Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Description Summary/Objective This position works as part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team within Solutions’ Outpatient Services and provides assessment and intervention services for children and adults with a wide range of mental health disorders. It conducts diagnostic assessments to determine mental health conditions and service needs. It provides evidence-based mental health treatment within the parameters of documented training and supervised work experience and internal or external referrals as needed. Required Education and Experience Must possess a master’s or doctoral degree and be a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Must be eligible for third party credentialing. Must pass a background check. This position requires excellent “people” skills, including sincerity, discretion, rapport, empathy, and persistence in the face of resistance. It also requires the intellectual skills to be able to conceptualize cases and plan for effective treatment, including crisis management. Essential Functions Clinical Responsibilities Provision of individual, group, or family psychotherapy to assigned clients, within competency areas. Conduct diagnostic assessments as assigned, collecting areas of information expected by third party payers. Ensure services provided are medically necessary and evidence-based. Develop an initial treatment plans at the onset of therapy; complete periodic treatment plan reviews in keeping with program standards. Coordination of care with other service providers, as appropriate. Case consultation as clinically indicated. Clinical supervision as assigned. Administrative Responsibilities Complete notes for services rendered in a timely manner, in keeping with policy and providing justification for diagnoses and treatment or service recommendations. Provide required information for billing to third party vendors (e.g., prior approval for managed care/insurance as needed). Maintain professional licensure requirements, including continuing education. Participate in mandatory agency trainings, as scheduled. Attend outpatient and administrative meetings as assigned. Attend scheduled case consultation meetings, in keeping with standards. Contribute to the development of agency policies and procedures as assigned. Complete time and expense sheets bi-weekly. Professional Expectations Direct communication with colleagues. Displaying a positive attitude about the job and the agency. Resolving problems in a constructive manner. Marketing and development of clinical services within the agency. Representing the agency in a positive light at all times. Representing the field of mental health providers in a professional manner. Working in a positive and cooperative manner with others, providing clinical leadership and direction. Showing flexibility when situations change, and re-prioritizing work tasks when needed. Work Environment and Physical Demands Under normal circumstances the employee will need to have the physical capacity to continuously use his/her hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation. Occasionally the employee will be required to lift up to 20 pounds, push/pull items, squat, kneel, stoop, bend, and twist upper body. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours are generally between 8-5. Travel Some travel may be required. AAP/EEO Statement Solutions does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the Solutions team, no provider or staff member shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another team member because of illegal discriminatory factors. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr