What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Outpatient Therapist (Licensed or Associate License) position at Ponessa Behavioral Health?
Help people get back into the swing by joining our team as a Licensed Mental Health Outpatient Therapist!
Summary:
- Full-time salaried and Part-time hourly positions available
- Opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults
- Flexible schedule to allow for work/life balance
Essential Responsibilities:
- Conduct therapeutic, goal oriented treatment sessions with clients on a consistent treatment schedule.
- Complete medical record documentation on each client at each visit.
- Complete and document services authorizations, treatment plan updates, releases of information, case management responsibilities and other required documentation as dictated by State Licensing Regulations
- Attendance at all mandatory and scheduled training’s, supervisions, and staff meetings
- Report to the supervisor on a regular basis to ensure consistency and quality of care
- Maintain professional boundaries and behavior during interactions with all staff and clients
- Maintain strict confidentiality and clients rights in accordance with Ponessa Behavioral Health Policy Procedure Manual, the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Non-Discrimination Policy
- Comply with all expectations and obligations regarding Mandated Reporting of Sexual and Physical Abuse, Harm to self, or Harm to others
- Adhere to the Child Adolescent System Services Program (CASSP) Model of service delivery which specifies the following core principles: Child centered, family Focused, Community based, Multi-System, Culturally competent, and Least restrictive/intrusive
- Other duties as assigned by the Outpatient Mental Health Director
Education Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related Human Services Field
- PA Licensed: LPC, LMFT, LSW, LCSW - preferred
- LAPC considered
- Interest in working with children, adolescents and adults
Full-time Rates:
- $55,000.00-$60,000 - PA licensed annual salary range (LSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSW)
- $50,000.00 - Non-licensed annual salary
Part-time Rates:
- $50.00 per hour for a full session - PA licensed (LSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSW)
- $40.00 per hour for a full session - Non-licensed
Perks and Benefits:
(Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in insurance benefits after 30 days of full-time employment)
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Critical illness, disability, cancer, life insurance, and ABLEPAY.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free supervision towards licensure
- Employee appreciation, recognition, and awards
- 401K and Roth IRA Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
- Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
- Paid training, continuing education credits available
- Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Practitioner approved site (see Ponessa.com for additional information)
Credentials:
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
- PA Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)
- PA Department of Human Services: Use service code 1KG738
- Educational Documentation: Official transcript from graduate degree
- PA License: LSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSW - if acquired
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate
Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!
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https://www.ponessa.com/careers/
Ponessa Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The personnel policies are designed to assure equal treatment of all individuals with regard to employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex age, veteran's status, or non-job related physical or mental handicap or disability.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000