What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Therapist position at New Horizon Counseling?
We are a small private practice run by a husband and wife pair. We are looking to start slowly expanding our practice, both in scale and scope, and want to bring in qualified clinicians to be part of that journey.
Come join our team where you will provide comprehensive behavioral health services to diverse populations. This position offers an honest opportunity to provide evidence-based psychotherapy, in session crisis intervention, and sometimes advocation for clients within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Your expertise will help clients achieve meaningful progress and improved well-being through personalized treatment plans. We are committed to fostering professional growth and ensuring a positive impact on the communities we serve.
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing current ICD-10 coding systems to accurately identify client needs.
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling sessions employing evidence- based models that best reflect where the client and clinician are comfortable.
- Develop tailored treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practices like motivational interviewing, behavioral management, and social work principles.
- Deliver crisis intervention and crisis management support to clients experiencing acute mental health or behavioral issues, including those with PTSD, in session.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation and records in compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring accuracy in medical terminology and coding (CPT coding).
- Utilize telehealth platforms effectively to extend outpatient services remotely while adhering to clinical standards.
- Proven experience in psychotherapy, clinical counseling and behavioral health interventions.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 coding systems for diagnostic evaluation and medical record documentation.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, geriatrics, and/or families.
- Proficiency in crisis management techniques, and behavior management strategies.
- Familiarity with medical terminology related to mental health conditions.
- Experience conducting intake assessments via telehealth or in-person settings.
- Ability to implement evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, or other evidence based models.
- Strong interpersonal skills for engaging clients in individual sessions while demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity.
- Starting pay is 70% of all revenue generated through billed claimed. Pay rate increased to 71% after 6 months, and then 72% at the end of your first year.
- Pay rate will increase by 2% every year, up to 85% max rate around year seven.
- Caseload size varies, with 20 billable hours per week considered a "full caseload". Must maintain a minimum caseload size of 10 active clients (10 clients seen at least bi-weekly).
- An understanding that a maximum of 30% of your caseload may be medicaid/medicare clients. There is no minimum to this.
- Furnished office to see clients
- Electronic Medical Records for documentation
- Internet access
- Dedicated extension in the phone system to receive secure, direct communications.
- Business email address
- Business cards
- Shared access to therapeutic resources, both digitally and physically
- Client funneling to build up and maintain caseload
- Claims billing and clerical support
- Credentialing with insurance providers
- Laptop or computer for completing documentation or performing teletherapy sessions (at this time)
- Professional Liability Insurance (must have your own, standard coverage for the profession).
Job Type: Contract
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- LMSW, LPC, LMFT (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,000 - $98,000