What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Outpatient Therapist position at Restore Counseling Services LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Licensed Therapist to join our dynamic mental health team and work within our new Lancaster office. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychotherapy and clinical counseling services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Your expertise will help clients navigate mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals. This position offers opportunities for growth in evidence-based practices, crisis intervention, and innovative treatment modalities such as telehealth therapy. Your compassionate approach and clinical skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. This position also offers the ability to receive compensation for specific training/certification in a couples therapy modality such as the Gottman Method.
Duties
- Provide continuing care to clients assigned to your caseload.
- Maintain clinical productivity of a minimum of 5 direct clinical hours per school day, averaging 25 direct clinical hours per week.
- Complete paperwork by Sunday at midnight for the previous week's sessions.
- Complete necessary paperwork and treatment plans in accordance with state standards.
- Provide comprehensive mental health counseling services to clients.
- Develop relationships with clients and others that lead to future referral opportunities.
- Support marketing of Restore Counseling to expand visibility in the community.
- Continue to grow and develop your professional skill set.
- Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings and collaborate with supervisor and coworkers.
- Adopt the values outlined in the Restore Counseling Services Mission and Vision Statements.
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to inform treatment planning.
- Deliver individual, group, family, and child/youth therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage acute mental health emergencies effectively while ensuring client safety.
- Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with clinical documentation standards, HIPAA regulations, and ethical guidelines.
- Utilize electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems for accurate documentation of patient care, progress notes, medical records, and billing codes including CPT coding.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate case management efforts for clients with co-occurring disorders or complex needs.
- Engage in ongoing research and professional development to stay current with best practices in mental health counseling, psychopharmacology, and behavioral health interventions.
- Provide specialized services such as grief counseling, addiction counseling, pediatric therapy, geriatrics support, or gender issues counseling based on client needs.
- Participate in telehealth sessions to expand access to care while maintaining clinical standards for virtual therapy delivery.
Experience
- Required: Clinician Level I (LSW, LAPC, or LAMFT) or Clinician Level II (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)
- Ability to provide outpatient behavioral health services within the scope of professional licensure.
- Current professional license in good standing.
- Successful completion and maintenance of required Pennsylvania background clearances.
- Compliance with Restore Counseling Services credentialing and documentation requirements.
- Ability to complete required clinical documentation within established timeframes.
- Ability to maintain required clinical productivity expectations.
- Commitment to ethical and professional standards of practice
- Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and/or families as assigned.
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55