Licensed Outpatient Therapist

About the role

The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination services to children, adolescents, transition-age youth, adults, and families receiving behavioral health treatment. The Licensed Mental Health Professional delivers evidence-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented treatment while functioning independently within the scope of their Pennsylvania professional license. The position requires maintaining a minimum productivity expectation of 25 billable clinical hours per week while ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, and timely documentation. Services may be delivered through face-to-face or telehealth modalities.

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
• Establish DSM diagnoses as clinically indicated.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessments.
• Develop safety plans and coordinate crisis care.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, psychiatrists, schools, hospitals, and community agencies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Trauma-Informed Practice

• Deliver services through a trauma-informed framework.
• Recognize the impact of trauma, social determinants of health, and adverse childhood experiences.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment interventions.
• Promote resiliency, recovery, and client empowerment.

Productivity Expectations

• Maintain a minimum of twenty-five (25) billable clinical hours per week.
• Maintain an active caseload sufficient to meet organizational expectations.
• Complete clinical documentation according to required timelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Clinical Leadership

• Participate in peer consultation.
• Support master's-level clinicians through mentoring and consultation.
• Assist with agency compliance, accreditation, and quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Pennsylvania LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Master's degree or doctoral degree in an approved behavioral health discipline.
• Knowledge of outpatient behavioral health regulations and payer requirements.
• Experience providing psychotherapy and treatment planning services.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to perform all duties in office, community, and telehealth settings.
• Frequent computer and documentation work.
• Local travel as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to manage high-risk behavioral health situations appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, providers, and community partners.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.