Outpatient Mental Health Therapists

CLASS TITLE: Clinical Therapist/Outpatient Therapist, IN PERSON, NOT TELEDEPARTMENT: Clinical ServicesSALARY: Licensure Candidate (PCLC or SWLC) $60,000/yr Licensed Therapist (LCPC or LCSW) $72,500/yrLicensed therapists are eligible for annual salary of $82,500/yr after completing 5 consecutive years of full-time employment, or consecutive part-time employment that amounts to 5 yearsFSLA: ExemptACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Supervisor /and Satellite Office DirectorBENEFITS: EMCMHC Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, dental coverage, vision insurance, a flexible spending account for day care or out of pocket medical, a retirement plan with a match up to 6% after one year of employment, term life insurance, paid holidays, paid day off for birthday during birthday month, and bonuses! Paid referrals at start of employment and again in 6 months.PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general direction is responsible for providing mental health counseling and therapy to individuals of all ages, conducting diagnostic interviews/assessments and providing crisis intervention as needed. Work requires individual judgment within established polices, rules, and the client’s individual treatment plan.. SUMMARY: Under general direction, performs customer service representative duties within the Department assigned; Work varies little, requiring individual judgment within the specifically assigned protocol, and EMCMHC policies and procedures. BENEFITS: EMCMHC Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, dental coverage, vision insurance, a flexible spending account for day care or out of pocket medical, a retirement plan with a match up to 6% after one year of employment, term life insurance, paid holidays, paid day off for birthday during birthday month, and bonuses! Paid referrals at start of employment and again in 6 monthsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ? Physical requirements may require walking, lifting up to 25#’s (greater with assistance), prolonged sitting, climbing steps, and the ability to get in and out of a vehicle without assistance; ? Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing; ? Must possess people skills and the ability to work with other Agencies; ? Work may be performed in an office, in a client’s home, at the hospital, jail, or an area deemed a safe place, and/or in the transportation of clients to appointments; ? Some traveling required where exposure to inclement weather of heat, cold, rain, and snow may occur; exposure to household chemicals may occur; ? Must participate in CPR and MANDT training within the first three (3) months of employment and remain certified throughout employment; ? Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month of employment and maintain Certification throughout employment; and ? Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License (If your own personal vehicle is used to transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers).MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Provides mental health counseling/therapy to individuals, couples, and families of all ages and diagnoses;
• Conducts diagnostic interviews/therapy with new clients;
• Provides crisis intervention during working hours, or when scheduled, or as needed;
• Maintains progress notes, treatment plans, and other records in accordance with EMCMHC policy while maintaining confidentiality requirements for patient privacy (i.e. HIPAA);
• May attend and fulfill Drug Treatment Court obligations, both scheduled or non- scheduled;
• Meets productivity standards to the best of ability, documents client contacts, care coordination, crisis/consult contacts, and community contacts, while maintaining a professional and ethical level of conduct according to standards of practice, EMCMHC policies, and state and federal policies;
• Consults with other staff at EMCMHC as needed;
• May attend VA group as scheduled;
• Attends staff meetings and peer reviews, team service and coordination meetings, in- service trainings and outside service training as provided.SUPERVISION
• RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: NoneEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s Degree required in Social Work or related field;
• Possesses Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• LCSW or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LCPC Certification, or ability to obtain such License or Certification within two (2) years of employment;
• Maintains such License and/or Certification through meeting Continuing Education requirements throughout employment;
• Upon Licensure shall obtain Mental Health Professional Person Certification;
• PLUS some demonstrated work experience in the mental health field;
• Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month of employment and maintain Certification throughout employment; and
• Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License (If your own personal vehicle is used to transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers).EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS
• Maintains the highest level of ethics, morals, standards, respect for others, empathy, and privacy of client information;
• May conduct other therapy groups as needed;
• Consults and peers with other EMCMHC clinical staff and/or employees when needed;
• Performs such other assignments and duties as may be required and needed.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any non-essential job function.