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Full Job Description
LCSW/LPC/LMFT Mental Health Outpatient Therapist
Full-Time | Exempt
Position Summary
The Mental Health Outpatient Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals and families in an outpatient mental health setting. The therapist will provide evidence-based, ethical, and client-centered care to children, adolescents, adults, and families as appropriate.
The therapist is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, managing their schedule following completion of the intake process, participating in supervision and staff meetings as required, and providing services in accordance with applicable ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $58500-$68750.00
Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance: Employer pays 100%
- Holiday Pay: 8 paid holidays per year
- Annual Training Stipend: $750 annually, which may be used toward approved training-related expenses, including travel, lodging, and other accommodations
- Professional License Renewal: Employer-paid professional license renewal fees
- 401K
- 401k Matching
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals and families in an outpatient setting. Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families, as appropriate to the therapist's scope of practice.
- Complete clinical assessments, treatment planning, progress notes, and other required clinical documentation in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with ethical, legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Training will be provided as needed.
- Utilize the practice's electronic health record (EHR) system for clinical documentation and other required paperwork.
- Participate in clinical supervision, consultation, staff meetings, and other required meetings.
- Manage and maintain their own clinical schedule following completion of the client's intake process.
- Communicate appropriately with clients, families, colleagues, referral sources, and other professionals involved in client care.
- Provide teletherapy services using a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform when appropriate and permitted by applicable insurance requirements and regulations.
- Maintain professional licensure and comply with all applicable professional, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Attend required trainings and maintain professional competency.
- Work two evenings a week.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in:
- o Social Work
- o Counseling
- o Psychology
- o Marriage and Family Therapy
- o A related mental health field
Licensure
Candidates must hold an applicable professional license, such as:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Licensure must be current and maintained in good standing in the state(s) in which the therapist provides services.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet individual client and program needs.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Reliable transportation for required trainings, meetings, and other work-related activities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required clearances in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to provide services independently while also working collaboratively with the clinical team.
- Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and applicable privacy requirements.
- Comfortable using electronic health records and other technology necessary to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to provide teletherapy services using a HIPAA-compliant platform.
Work Environment
This position is an outpatient mental health clinical position. Services may be provided in person and remotely, depending on client needs, insurance requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
Professional Expectations
The therapist is expected to:
- Practice within the scope of their education, training, and professional licensure.
- Follow all applicable federal and state laws, professional ethical standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and colleagues.
- Protect the confidentiality and privacy of client information.
- Complete documentation and other clinical responsibilities within required timeframes.
- Maintain professional competency through continuing education and training.
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
Pay: $58,500.00 - $68,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Paid holidays
Work Location: In person
Join us in transforming lives through compassionate care, trauma informed care.
Pay: $58,500.00 - $68,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lewisburg, PA 17837
Salary : $58,500 - $68,750