Contracted Licensed LPC/LMHC/LCSW

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Position Information

Department: Clinical Services

Employment Classification: Independent Contractor (1099)

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Program Assignment:

• Outpatient Behavioral Health Services (OP)
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Primary Practice Location: Delaware

Dual licensure in Delaware and Pennsylvania is preferred to support future organizational expansion.

Work Arrangement

Licensed Clinicians may provide services through one or more of the following arrangements based upon organizational needs, payer requirements, licensure, and demonstrated competency:

• In-Person
• Hybrid
• Remote (Tele-behavioral Health)

Authorization to provide tele-behavioral health services shall be granted only in accordance with CRHE Telehealth Policies and Procedures, applicable payer requirements, state licensing regulations, HIPAA, and other applicable federal and state laws.

Compensation

$54.00 per clinical hour

Compensation is based upon completed billable clinical services in accordance with executed Independent Contractor Agreements, CRHE policies, payer requirements, and organizational procedures.

Schedule

This is a variable-hour independent contractor position.

Clinical schedules are established collaboratively between CRHE and the contractor based upon:

• Contractor availability
• Client demand
• Program assignment
• Organizational priorities
• Referral volume

Evening and occasional weekend availability may be requested to support client access to care.

Contractors maintain flexibility in scheduling while meeting documentation, clinical, and contractual expectations.

About CRHE

The Center for Research & Health Equity (CRHE) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization committed to expanding equitable access to high-quality mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorder treatment for adults. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, culturally responsive care, evidence-based practice, and community partnerships, CRHE seeks to improve behavioral health outcomes while addressing the social and structural factors that influence health and recovery.

CRHE provides outpatient behavioral health services, intensive outpatient programming, partial hospitalization programming, psychiatric medication management, integrated care coordination, and community-based partnerships designed to improve long-term health, recovery, and quality of life.

Position Summary

The Licensed Clinician provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare services to adults experiencing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions across outpatient (OP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization (PHP) levels of care.

Working independently within the scope of their professional license, the Licensed Clinician conducts comprehensive clinical assessments, establishes diagnoses, develops individualized treatment plans, provides evidence-based psychotherapy, facilitates therapeutic groups, coordinates care across disciplines, and promotes recovery-oriented treatment that reflects the values and mission of CRHE.

Licensed Clinicians serve as integral members of the interdisciplinary treatment team and collaborate closely with Counselor I staff, Counselor II staff, Qualified Psychiatric Practitioners, case management, peer recovery professionals, primary care providers, hospitals, and community organizations to ensure coordinated, person-centered behavioral healthcare.

Licensed Clinicians may also serve as approved clinical supervisors for graduate practicum students and provisionally licensed clinicians when they satisfy CRHE policies, university affiliation agreements, and applicable Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) supervisory requirements.

Regulatory Classification

This position functions as an independently licensed behavioral health provider within a Delaware licensed behavioral healthcare organization.

The Licensed Clinician shall maintain all professional licenses, certifications, continuing education, and clinical competencies required by applicable licensing boards, DSAMH regulations, payer credentialing standards, and CRHE policies and procedures.

Where organizational qualifications exceed minimum regulatory requirements, Licensed Clinicians shall comply with CRHE standards as a condition of contracting.

Essential Functions

The Licensed Clinician is responsible for delivering high‑quality, evidence-based behavioral healthcare that promotes recovery, resilience, and improved psychosocial functioning.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5-TR criteria.
• Assess psychiatric symptoms, substance use patterns, trauma history, medical history, psychosocial functioning, strengths, protective factors, and recovery supports.
• Conduct suicide, homicide, violence, abuse, neglect, and other safety risk assessments using approved screening instruments.
• Assess health‑related social needs that may affect treatment engagement and recovery.
• Recommend appropriate levels of care using clinical judgment and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria when clinically indicated.
• Reassess clients throughout treatment to evaluate clinical progress and ongoing service needs.

Treatment Planning

• Develop individualized, person‑centered treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Establish measurable treatment goals and objectives that reflect client strengths, preferences, and clinical needs.
• Review and revise treatment plans according to organizational policy, medical necessity, and payer requirements.
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuing care recommendations throughout treatment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to ensure continuity of care.

Psychotherapy Services

Provide evidence‑based behavioral health treatment including:

• Individual psychotherapy
• Couples therapy
• Family therapy
• Group psychotherapy
• Psychoeducation
• Crisis intervention
• Relapse prevention
• Recovery planning

Utilize evidence‑based interventions appropriate to client presentation, including but not limited to:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions
• Trauma‑Informed Care
• Seeking Safety
• Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy
• Person‑Centered Therapy
• Harm Reduction approaches, when clinically appropriate

Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

• Collaborating with Qualified Psychiatric Practitioners regarding medication management.
• Coordinating care with primary care providers and specialty medical providers.
• Collaborating with community behavioral health organizations.
• Coordinating referrals to housing, employment, education, transportation, and recovery support resources.
• Participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Promoting whole‑person, recovery‑oriented care that addresses behavioral, medical, psychological, and social determinants of health.

Crisis Intervention

• Assess behavioral health emergencies.
• Complete safety planning.
• Coordinate emergency psychiatric evaluations when indicated.
• Recommend higher levels of care when clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate crisis stabilization with community partners.
• Complete required documentation related to crisis interventions.

Documentation Responsibilities

The Licensed Clinician is responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation that supports continuity of care, regulatory compliance, medical necessity, and reimbursement. Documentation shall be completed in accordance with CRHE policies and procedures, DSAMH regulations, applicable licensing board requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and payer standards.

Documentation responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Diagnostic evaluations.
• Individualized treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.
• Individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy progress notes.
• DAP and/or SOAP progress notes, as required by program policy.
• Crisis intervention documentation and safety plans.
• Care coordination and referral documentation.
• Discharge summaries and continuing care plans.
• Clinical correspondence.
• Utilization review and prior authorization documentation, when applicable.
• Critical incident reports.
• Other documentation required by CRHE, DSAMH, accreditation organizations, and third‑party payers.

Clinical documentation shall be completed within organizational timeframes and reflect accurate clinical decision‑making, measurable treatment progress, and medical necessity.

Caseload Expectations

Licensed Clinicians are expected to maintain an active clinical caseload that supports client access to care while ensuring high‑quality, ethical, and person‑centered treatment.

Caseload assignments are determined based upon:

• Contractor availability.
• Clinical competency.
• Program assignment (OP, IOP, PHP).
• Client acuity and complexity.
• Payer requirements.
• Organizational needs.

Licensed Clinicians are expected to maintain productivity standards established by CRHE while ensuring adequate time for assessment, treatment planning, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, supervision (when applicable), and professional consultation.

Caseload expectations may be modified based upon specialized clinical assignments, administrative responsibilities, supervisory duties, research activities, or quality improvement initiatives.

Quality Improvement & Compliance

Licensed Clinicians contribute to CRHE's continuous quality improvement program by participating in activities that enhance clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Participating in peer consultation and clinical case review.
• Supporting organizational quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining compliance with CRHE policies and procedures.
• Participating in chart audits and documentation review.
• Completing mandatory organizational training.
• Maintaining professional licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Reporting critical incidents, client safety concerns, and compliance issues in accordance with organizational policy.
• Supporting implementation of evidence‑based practices throughout clinical services.

Licensed Clinicians shall practice in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, professional ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Minimum Qualifications

CRHE Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in:
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • or another closely related behavioral health discipline approved by CRHE.
• Current unrestricted professional licensure in the State of Delaware as one of the following:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), if applicable under Delaware law
• Eligibility for credentialing with commercial insurance carriers.
• Demonstrated experience providing behavioral health treatment to adults experiencing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and/or co‑occurring disorders.
• Experience conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments and treatment planning.
• Proficiency utilizing electronic health record systems.
• Current professional liability insurance meeting CRHE contractor requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more of the following:

• Dual licensure in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
• Experience providing services within outpatient, intensive outpatient, or partial hospitalization settings.
• Experience treating individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Working knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing.
• Training in Trauma‑Informed Care.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational and process‑oriented psychotherapy groups.
• Experience supervising graduate practicum students or provisionally licensed clinicians.
• Experience providing tele‑behavioral health services.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Clinical Knowledge

• DSM-5-TR diagnostic formulation.
• Comprehensive behavioral health assessment.
• Integrated treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Crisis assessment and intervention.
• Suicide risk assessment and safety planning.
• Recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Trauma-informed behavioral healthcare.
• Measurement-based care.

Professional Skills

• Clinical interviewing.
• Treatment planning.
• Clinical documentation.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Therapeutic relationship development.
• Clinical decision-making.
• Time management.
• Organization.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Conflict resolution.
• Professional consultation.

Technical Skills

• Electronic Health Record documentation.
• Tele-behavioral health technology.
• Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent business software.
• Secure electronic communication systems.

Professional Expectations

Licensed Clinicians are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical practice.

Professional expectations include:

• Providing culturally responsive and person-centered behavioral healthcare.
• Demonstrating respect, professionalism, and compassion toward clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Maintaining professional boundaries consistent with applicable codes of ethics.
• Protecting client confidentiality.
• Exercising sound clinical judgment.
• Seeking consultation when clinically indicated.
• Participating actively in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Maintaining timely clinical documentation.
• Supporting CRHE's mission, vision, and organizational values.
• Demonstrating accountability for professional conduct and clinical performance.
• Maintaining all required licenses, certifications, and continuing education.

Licensed Clinicians who satisfy applicable DSAMH requirements and organizational criteria may be approved to provide clinical supervision to graduate practicum students and provisionally licensed clinicians through affiliated academic institutions and professional supervision programs.

Contractor Opportunities

CRHE offers Licensed Clinicians the opportunity to:

• Develop a flexible outpatient clinical practice.
• Provide services in-person, remotely, or through a hybrid practice model when authorized.
• Deliver integrated behavioral healthcare across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary behavioral healthcare team.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to organizational research, scholarship, and implementation science activities when available.
• Serve as approved clinical supervisors for graduate practicum students and provisionally licensed clinicians, when qualified and authorized.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.

The Licensed Clinician must be able to:

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as necessary to perform clinical responsibilities.
• Operate computers, electronic health record systems, and telehealth technology.
• Occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to twenty‑five (25) pounds.
• Safely respond to behavioral health emergencies consistent with organizational policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Center for Research & Health Equity (CRHE) is committed to fostering a professional environment grounded in integrity, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and respect. CRHE recruits and contracts with qualified professionals based upon education, experience, demonstrated competency, and organizational needs. We are committed to providing culturally responsive, evidence-based behavioral healthcare that reflects the diverse communities we serve and supports equitable access to high‑quality mental health and substance use treatment.

Flexible work from home options available.

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