Behavioral Health Therapist (LPC or LCSW)

About the role

Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide services in NTMC's new outpatient behavioral health clinic. The provider will assist the director in educating staff on when and how to make referrals to the clinic, offering psychological screenings, assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic services for individuals, couples, groups, and families in an outpatient setting. NTMC is excited to add this new service line and anticipates rapid growth as the community becomes aware of the service.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral/mental health screenings, initial assessments, and treatment plans for patients referred from other RHC clinicians and the community.
• Deliver clinical therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families, including individual, couple, and family therapy, in person and via telemedicine.
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes and documentation required for the patient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide routine consultation and emergency psychological first aid during crisis situations in the outpatient clinics.
• Remain current in job‑related knowledge, skills, continuing education, and licensure requirements; maintain a current state license.
• Participate in quality initiatives and utilization review activities as requested.
• Coordinate and collaborate with primary care providers to improve health outcomes.
• Facilitate referrals to other services (e.g., substance abuse treatment, specialty care, community resources) as needed.
• Provide training to other clinicians on psychological and emotional symptom identification, initial screenings, and referrals to behavioral health services.
• Communicate consistently in a professional and courteous manner.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills
• Strong ability to translate assessment information into a treatment plan
• Demonstrated success working with a culturally diverse patient population and community
• Demonstrated ability in managing