Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Outpatient Clinic/School Based Mental Health position in Pennsylvania. Reports to Clinical Supervisor. Non-exempt (FLSA). Revised 07/2023.

About the role

This position is responsible for the provision of individual and family therapy sessions for consumers assigned to each caseload. This position also ensures completion of required clinical documentation related to individual caseloads in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills by completing psychosocial assessments at intake and at ongoing intervals as outlined by program requirements; completing standardized assessments and/or outcome-based measures.
• Develops individualized treatment plans by adhering to applicable county, state, and federal standard regulations.
• Provides therapy to consumers in individually recommended settings by adhering to recommendations outlined in individual consumer treatment plans.
• Provides treatment of the whole person by delivering services in collaboration with all team members involved with the consumer.
• Evaluates individualized consumer-driven treatment plans by completing ongoing evaluation of efficacy via development of treatment plan reviews.
• Develops transition and discharge planning by evaluating recovery and progress through treatment goals and symptomology.
• Completes all required clinical documentation including progress notes per service (with necessary signatures), discharge summaries, incident reports, and treatment reviews via electronic health record system.
• Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers, ensuring consumer safety and proper utilization of de-escalation skills when needed.
• Maintains assigned, planned schedule by following program guidelines to ensure regular service provision and maintenance of caseload, per agreement with program supervisor.
• Manages and supports coordination of care through routine conversations and referrals (natural supports identified by the consumer, outside referrals, PCPs, school districts, etc.).
• Maintains commitment to professional development by participating in ongoing supervision, training, and department and team meetings as outlined by policies and procedures.
• Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies by interacting professionally, ethically, and respectfully with consumers, team members, family members, and coworkers at all times; maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Supports ongoing and future business needs by completing other duties as assigned to effectively support business priorities and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, nursing, rehabilitation, or activity program.
• OR a graduate degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate-level credits in mental health or counseling.
• Preferred: At least 1 year of experience with a CASSP service system, or employed by a licensed mental health services agency, subcontracted agency, or other mental health clinicians with documented training in behavioral modification techniques.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations: None required.

Qualifications

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and instructions; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; clearly explain instructions in both written and oral media.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematic ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; use of MS Excel to aid in mathematical work.
• Reasoning Ability: Must make sound decisions to support consumers in a calm and timely manner; utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon consumer needs; react quickly to prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to consumer behavior.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Proficient in use of electronic health system; proficient in completion of psychological assessments; ability to work as a team member; organizational skills; communication skills.

Physical Demands

• May be required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• May be required to occasionally move about inside a home, school, community, clinic, or program office environment to provide services, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery.
• May be required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (iPad, copier, printer).
• May be required to occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide services, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery.
• May be required to position self in appropriate physical proximity to provide services, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery.
• May be required to frequently communicate with consumers, employees, team members, or external sources in a way that supports the company mission and enhances delivery and quality of services.
• May be required to recognize and determine data and information pertinent to essential job functions.
• May be required to frequently transport resources and materials required to provide quality services.
• May be exposed to a variety of work settings, including home, school, community, clinic, and program office environments.

Work Environment

Home, school, community setting, or outpatient clinic – as outlined in individual consumer treatment plan.

Travel

Up to 100% travel between appointment sites or other locations – as outlined in program requirements.