Outpatient Therapist

Clarvida

Job Description

Job Title: Outpatient Therapist (Mental Health Professional)

Program(s): Outpatient Clinic/School Based Mental Health

State: Pennsylvania

Population Served: All populations

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

This position is responsible for the provision of individual and family therapy sessions for consumers assigned to each caseload. This position also ensures completion of required clinical documentation related to individual caseloads in a timely manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills by completing psychosocial assessments at in-take and in on-going intervals as outlined by program requirements; completing standardized assessments and/or outcome based measures.
• Developments individualized treatment plans by adhering to applicable county, state and federal standard regulations when developing individualized treatment plans for consumers
• Provision of therapy to consumers in individually recommended setting by providing therapy in recommended setting by adhering to recommendations outlined in individual consumer treatment plans
• Provision of treatment of the whole person by providing service in collaboration with all team members involved with the consumer, and with the understanding that treatment of the whole person is crucial
• Evaluates individualized consumer-drive treatment plan reviews by completing on-going evaluation of efficacy of treatment evaluations, via development of treatment plan reviews
• Develops transition and discharge planning by evaluating recovery and progress through treatment goals, symptomology
• Completes all required clinical documentation by completing progress notes per service, including necessary signatures, discharge summaries, incident reports, treatment reviews via electronic health record system
• Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers by committing to ensuring the safety of the consumer, and the proper utilization of de-escalation skills, when needed
• Maintains assigned, planned schedule by following program guidelines to ensure regular service provision and maintenance of caseload, per agreement with program supervisor
• Manages and supports coordination of care through routine conversations and referrals when needed (i.e. natural supports identified by the consumer, outside referrals, PCPs, school districts, etc.)
• Maintains a commitment to professional development by participating in on-going supervision, training, and department and team meetings, as outlined by policies and procedures
• Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures by interacting professionally, ethically, and respectfully with consumers, other team members – including family members, and co-workers, at all times; following policy and procedure and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Supports on-going and future business needs by completing other duties, as assigned, to effectively support business priorities and processes
  
  

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities
  
  

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.
• May be required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. May be required to occasionally move about inside a home, school, community, clinic, or program office environment to provide services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e.: iPad, copier, printer). May be required to occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to position self in appropriate physical proximity to provide services to consumer, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to frequently communicate with consumers, employees and team members, or external sources in a way that supports the company mission and enhances delivery and quality of services. May be required to recognize and determine data and information pertinent to essential job functions. May be required to frequently transport resources and materials required to provide quality services. May be exposed to a variety of work settings, including home, school, community, clinic, and program office environments.
  
  

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.
• Home, school, community setting or outpatient clinic – as outlined in individual consumer treatment plan
  
  

TRAVEL

• Up to 100% of travel between appointment sites or other locations – as outlined in program requirements
  
  

Required Education And/Or Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or similar clinical discipline.
• Must have a verified clinical practicum
• Or licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in the state of Pennsylvania
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• At least 1 year of experience with either a CASSP service system, or employed by a licensed mental health services agency, or subcontracted agency, or other mental health clinicians with documents training in the field of behavioral modification techniques
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Language Skills
  
  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints

• Mathematical Skills
  
  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and common fractions and decimals.

• Reasoning Ability
  
  

Must be able to make sound decisions to support consumers in a calm and timely manner; must be able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon consumer needs, and react quickly to prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to consumer behavior

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be proficient in use of electronic health record system
• Must be proficient in completion of psychosocial assessments
• Organization and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
  
  

My Signature Below Indicates That i Have Read And Understand The Job Description And Agree That i Am Qualified As To Education And Skill To Meet The Requirements Of The Position With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation(s):

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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE

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SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE DATE

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Outpatient Therapist Revised 11/2020