Outpatient Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Outpatient Director, the Outpatient Therapist performs Mental Health Therapy services for the Outpatient Department while adhering to the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, industry standards, and the expectations of ACRP. Reports To: Program Director.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Daily manage and respond to emails and phone messages in a timely manner
• Attend all required meetings on time. Plan, schedule, and conduct administrative meetings
• Provide one-on-one therapy to clients using appropriate methods and techniques
• Be accessible to ACRP Supervisors and Clinical staff for emergencies, phone messaging, and reporting
• Attend all required Clinical Supervision and Treatment Team meetings
• Document in accordance with ACRP Policy all services rendered and deliver the documentation to the Program Director during the weekly scheduled meetings
• Cooperate with ACRP in resolving job related issues that may arise
• Take responsibility for compliance imposed by ACRP, managed care organization, along with state and federal licensing bodies' rules and regulations
• Provide legible progress notes and encounter forms within the required time frame to meet all ACRP, Department of Human Services, managed care organizations and other licensing bodies' standards
• Must meet the minimum weekly billable hour requirement based on location. The location billable hour requirement is determined by the Executive Director
• Complete intakes and all paperwork accurately and submitted in a timely manner
• Refer clients to Blended Case Managers or Peer Support services when appropriate
• Complete continued education trainings
• Organize and facilitate group therapy sessions with clients

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education / Experience:
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Therapist License
• At least 1 year of professional experience in the mental health or human services, preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong working knowledge of public and private community resources
• Solid understanding of counseling, therapeutic, and human service intervention techniques
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, patience, skillfulness in working with clients, families and other staff.
• Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to represent the agency in the community
• Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court and police activities, etc.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and administrative abilities
• Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work
• Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics
• Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the state's mental health code

Required Clearances:
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation
• Act 31 Clearance
• Pennsylvania State Police Background Check Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• ChildLine Clearance

Physical Requirement:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.