Psychotherapist

Salary

$26.00 - $38.00 per hour

Work Environment

In-Office (Hybrid Possible)

About the Role

This position counsels and advises individuals, groups, families, and/or couples to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Provides mental health treatment and case management services to benefit the client and the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management services to clients as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Fills out and maintains client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes within the timeframe set by JFS requirements.
• Guides clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Collaborates with mental health professionals and other staff members, such as nurse practitioners or psychiatrists, to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
• Refers patients, clients, or family members to wrap-around JFS programs, community resources, or specialists as necessary.
• Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Learns about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Maintains a productivity standard as set by the agency.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on agency committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: A master's or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Experience: Preferred three to five years of experience in individual, group, family, and/or couples' therapy.
• Other: Familiarity with the DSM-5 and diagnostic techniques. Knowledge of Medicaid chart compliance requirements preferred. Proficiency with Word and experience using electronic health records. Ability to use email, client information database systems, and patient electronic medical record (EMR) software.
• Certification/Licensing: License preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD). All mental health clinicians must register with CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Health) within seven days of date of hire. All unlicensed clinicians must register with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) prior to the start date and must remain in active status throughout JFS employment. This position requires a current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the DSM-5 and diagnostic techniques.
• Knowledge of Medicaid chart compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Word and experience using electronic health records.
• Ability to use email, client information database systems, and patient electronic medical record (EMR) software.
• CPR certification.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment and case management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals and community resources.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 16 paid holidays, and a generous leave program.

Pay

Salary range: $26.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule

Position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule, with a combination of remote and in-office work. Work hours are generally during regular business hours, with occasional flexibility required to support agency needs.