Outpatient Therapist (Hardeman County)

Summary: The Outpatient Therapist located at the PCP partnership with Hardeman County Community Health Center provides integrated assessments intervention and outpatient therapy/counseling for children adolescents adults and families on location at the Hardeman County Community Health Center. The role uses a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) model within the primary care setting and includes diagnostic and intake assessments strengths-based treatment planning measurement-based care evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions risk assessments safety planning care coordination clinical documentation and referral to the appropriate level of care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clinical Service Delivery

o Provide individual and family outpatient therapy to children (ages 3 and older) adolescents and adults as identified and clinically determined.

o Provide evidence-based and evidence-informed treatment modalities.

o Ensure treatment services conform to best-practice standard of care.

o Maintain standard of ethics within the field

o Ensure on-going scheduling based on level of care.

Assessment & Treatment Planning

o Complete diagnostic interviews and other assessments to determine eligibility and level of care.

o Develop strengths-based Therapeutic Treatment Plans for children adolescents and adults.

o Complete evidence-based measures and track therapeutic progress.

o Create and update treatment plans within the EHR following agency policy.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

o Collaborate with Hardeman County Community Health Center and TNV programs to ensure wraparound support.

Training & Licensure

o Maintain licensure continuing education units are obtained within the state of TN licensure expectations.

o Obtain associate license or full licensure when eligible

o Actively participate in clinical supervision within TN Voices or outside of agency and participate in group clinical supervision offered monthly with TN Voices

Documentation & Compliance

o Clinically document progress notes for all therapy sessions in agency EHR.

o Complete discharge plan and summary.

o Provide treatment summaries and other documentation as requested.

o Ensure Agency and Outpatient consent forms are completed.

o Ensure legal documents are on file as needed.

o Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in counseling therapy social work or closely related clinical field.

License preferred; license - eligible required.

Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience.

Experience with child adolescent adult and family serving systems and non - profit organizations preferred.

Non-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of developmental emotional relational and social needs of children.

Experience supporting children adolescents adults and families with mental health and behavioral challenges.

Knowledge of trauma - informed care for children adolescents and adults (including grief and loss).

Experience creating strengths - based treatment plans and supporting family skill - building.

Ability to empathize with and empower clients and families.

Sensitivity to culture family structures and local community systems.

Strong organizational written communication customer service and problem - solving skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates expertise in delivering evidence-based trauma-informed outpatient therapy and counseling services to children adolescents adults and families within an integrated primary care setting.

Conducts comprehensive diagnostic assessments risk evaluations and intake screenings to determine clinical needs eligibility and the appropriate level of care for individuals and families.

Develops and implements strengths-based treatment plans while utilizing measurement-based care practices to monitor progress and achieve therapeutic outcomes.

Builds collaborative partnerships with healthcare providers community resources and internal programs to coordinate services and ensure holistic wraparound support for clients.

Maintains accurate timely and compliant clinical documentation including progress notes treatment plans discharge summaries consent forms and other required records within the electronic health record system.

Exhibits strong professional judgment ethical practice cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills while empowering clients and families and participating in ongoing supervision licensure development and continuing education.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: Valid drivers license proof of automobile insurance

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk push pull and carry/lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb bend or crouch. Specific mental abilities required by this job include continuous concentration to detail; ability to remember multiple tasks oral and written communication; and an attention span of 1 hour(s) on a task.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Performance Evaluation: Employees are evaluated on an annual basis. Performance Reviews are completed electronically by the employees direct supervisor then reviewed and approved by regional or program leadership. Employees are given the opportunity to review their performance evaluation with their supervisor and will be required to acknowledge receipt of the annual review electronically.

Core Values: V.O.I.C.E

V Vulnerability and Integrity. We lead with truth and act with authenticity. We choose deeds over words and transparency over pretense. We hold ourselves and each other accountable by following through on our commitments. Trust is built through kind honest ethical and clear communication. We know our strengths and share them with intention.

O Openness and Connection . We foster belonging and celebrate one another. We promote an environment where everyone feels safe included and heard. We value diverse perspectives invite honest feedback and lead with a welcoming spirit. We celebrate our winsbig and smalland lift each other up through support presence and shared pride in our work.

I Innovation and Growth . We cultivate curiosity and embrace change. We embrace lifelong learning and welcome questions feedback and growth. We keep an open mind and heart recognizing there is always more to learn and new perspectives to consider. No idea is too small and no voice is too quiet. We lean into the unknown explore bold ideas together and support one another across roles because shared growth moves us all forward.

C Compassion and Hope. We lead with heart and serve with purpose. We show up with dedication warmth empathy and humility. We listen with care and assume the best in others. We stay present and grounded even when things are difficult because we believe in the future were building for every child family person and community we serve.

E Experience and Insight . We believe in the power of lived and learned experiences. We rise by lifting others. We are driven by a deep passion for service and guided by the voices of those we serve. Our purpose is to help others flourish and build resilience and a better future. Grounded in joy lifted by humor and guided by vision we stay focused on what matters to create lasting meaningful change.

Promotion & Advancement: To be considered for promotion to a higher position the

employee must have met the personal and professional development requirements established by the company and must have demonstrated strong on-the-job performance. Please see your supervisor or manager for additional details.

Job Accommodations: If you need to request reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job please contact Human Resources at

All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct comply with all applicable laws regulations and organizational policies (including HIPAA and confidentiality requirements) promptly report compliance concerns and actively participate in required compliance and ethics training to support a culture of accountability and quality care

Required Experience:

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