Outpatient Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Outpatient Therapist

Full job description

DIBE Arcadia Healthcare Services LLC is seeking a Fee for Service Outpatient Therapist. The Outpatient Therapist provides outpatient therapy and related clinical services to adult clients and their families in office/telehealth.

Responsibilities:

Clinical:

· Provide direct psychotherapy services (individual/couples/family)

· Complete initial assessment for new clients

· Complete discharges when needed

· Update treatment plans as needed, after an evaluation or every 15 visits, whichever occurs first

· Provide clinical documentation within 72 hours of service delivery

· Ensure proper client to staff ration is maintained

· Ensure clinical documentation meets standards of all governing bodies

· Collaborate with BSCs for shared clients when needed

· Following reporting guidelines of Pennsylvania child abuse laws

· Maintain communication with administration regarding any are of concern regarding client safety, treatment impasse or unusual incidents

· Maintain communication with psychiatric staff regarding medication concerns

· Provide crisis intervention as needed when on the clinical premises

· Protect confidentiality of client information both on and off (e.g. appointment, calendars, telephone numbers) the premises

Case Management:

· Complete concurrent reviews and third-party billing forms as directed and in a timely manner according to written guidelines

· Respond to client telephone calls, make outreach efforts to engage clients in psychological care (scheduling, follow-up if a client fails to show for a scheduled appointment)

· Schedule new client within one week of assignment

Professional:

· Maintain confidentiality as defined under Commonwealth statute

· Maintain professional credentialing qualifications as defined by CBH

· Participate in clinical and peer supervision as defined by agency requirements

· Participate in the total quality management program via a minimum of maintaining the integrity of the clinical record (to a maximum of accepting specific quality assurance functions if desired.)

· Maintain the professional code of ethics of the American Psychological Association and/or that of the profession by which he or she is licensed

· Respond to clients and agency personnel in a professional manner

· Maintain current personal liability insurance and clearances

· Maintain continued professional growth as demonstrated by proof of ongoing continuing education in topics relevant to mental/behavioral health care

Reimbursement:

· Fee-for-service therapists are not entitled to fringe benefits, pension, retirement, profit sharing, or any other benefits accruing to salaried employees.

· Withholding taxes, FICA, and any other taxes required to be deducted by an employer shall be the responsibility of the fee-for-service provider and not DIBE Arcadia Healthcare Services LLC

Qualifications:

· Licensed mental health clinician (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; OR

· An individual with a master’s degree from an accredited university in a Clinical Mental Health Disciplines such as: Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Family or Marriage Therapy*** specific course requirements must be met ; PLUS

OR

An individual with a master’s degree in the above, from an accredited university, PLUS weekly see CMH Manual for supervision documentation.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $36.00 - $39.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Flourtown, PA 19031

DIBE Arcadia Healthcare Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status.