Mental Health Counselor / Therapist - Full Time

Job Title: Outpatient Therapist/Counselor

Reports To: Program Director

Location: Northpoint Boise (Adult mental health outpatient in Boise, ID)

Schedule:

Tuesday 8am-6:30pm

Wednesday 11am-9:30pm

Thursday 11am-9:30pm

Friday 8am-6:30pm

Compensation: $34-45/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Therapist/Counselor will oversee the therapeutic services provided to a caseload of clients. This individual will act as the treatment plan coordinator for the multi‑disciplinary team in the development and implementation of the master treatment plan and the discharge plan for each client. The Therapist/Counselor will provide individual, group and family therapy for assigned clients, as required by contractual and licensure obligations. This person will actively communicate with support staff, treatment teams, and outside agencies on treatment and safety issues pertaining to clients and their family members. The Counselor will complete all documentation associated with these duties in a professional and timely manner. Northpoint Recovery also supports adult mental health primary conditions in the outpatient setting in select markets.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provide counseling, assessments and group facilitation to individuals and families

Coordinate all aspects of direct clinical care from admission to discharge

Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality client care

Provide orientation and education to clients, families and others to aid in the therapeutic process

Collaborate with assigned clients in the development of written treatment plans; include client and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning

Monitor clients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions

Document clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality client care

Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers

Maintain professional boundaries with clients at all times

Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility

Provide clinical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services

Coordinate with community based providers and referral sources to ensure optimal levels of care and treatment outcomes, post discharge

Case staffing and individual case supervision

Facilitate individual and group therapy

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care

Other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree of Mental Health or Social Sciences required

Must hold an active mental health licensure in the state where treatment services are rendered (ID - LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC)

Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment

1+ year of experience in relevant field required

Ability to work with a diverse population and possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating clients assigned

Must hold strong personal boundaries and able to build rapport with patients

Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Excellent organizational abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Client service oriented (both internal and external)

Creative and persistent problem solver

Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner

Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization

Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information

Ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload in a fast‑paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s)

100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000

100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses

Generous Paid Time Off plan

Employee Referral Bonuses

401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.

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