Therapist

Outpatient Therapist

Provide comprehensive clinical assessments and evaluations, as well as medically necessary outpatient therapy services to clients with mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance use challenges so they may attain personal outcomes and lead full, meaningful lives they envision.

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Ensure health, safety and welfare of consumers through service coordination and oversight. Provide consistent First Responder accessibility consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/definitions for consumers, guardians, family members, and Agency staff. Through leadership, training, and advocacy promote consumer outcomes, dignity, and rights. Ensure all approved services for the consumers are provided in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan (PCP) as agreed to by the consumer, his/her guardian (as appropriate), treatment team, and other consumer identified stakeholders. Maintain confidentiality of all individuals and families served related to treatment as well as all service records in accordance with all applicable HIPPA and confidentiality laws, rules and regulations. Act as advocate for those receiving therapy services to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Compliance with Federal, State and Agency Policy and Procedures. In collaboration with Senior Management, review and provide input into Agency Policy and Procedures, as needed. Ensure compliance with Agency Policy and Procedures as related to provision of clinical services. In collaboration with Senior Management, ensure the timely responses to investigations, complaints, grievances, appeals, etc., as requested or required by regulatory, licensing agents, and/or Agency Policy and Procedures.

Records/Reports/Documentation. Ensure that documentation of service planning, authorization, billing and provision is completed in a manner consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/definitions/laws. Ensure adherence to confidentiality of records and documentation consistent with HIPPA guidelines. Ensure that incident reports are completed and submitted to appropriate state/local agencies, consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/laws. Ensure that confidential information is released consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State and Federal laws.

Financial Accountability. Provide clinical services and support in the attainment of budgetary goals. In collaboration with the Senior Management, promote the growth of the company by making sound clinical decisions regarding revenue and expenditures as related to current and new services. Submit billing, timesheets and accurate documentation consistent with Agency policy and procedure.

Quality Assurance and Improvement. Ensure participation in all Agency QA/QI efforts. Analyze various reports and documents for clinical trends and develop action plans to address service gaps, limitations or identified areas of improvement. Conduct clinical audits of charts on a quarterly basis or as needed.

Communication. Maintain consistent communication with the Administrator regarding clinical services provided in the local and corporate offices.

Qualifications Education/Experience The minimum requirement for this position is: Master's level licensed professional in one of the following licensed discipline categories:

• NC Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• NC Licensed Psychologist (Doctorate Level)
• NC Licensed Psychological Associate
• NC Licensed Professional Counselor
• NC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Mastered Degree NC Licensed Nurse - advanced practice only (NP, PNPs)
• NC Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialis