Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Mazzoni Center is seeking a full-time Therapist with clinical licensure in behavioral health services. The Therapist will provide a comprehensive array of clinical services to LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults with mental health and substance use concerns including assessment, affirmative psychotherapy, and group facilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional psychotherapy services to clients including individual, couples, family and group therapies as assigned.
• Maintain minimum Expected Units (EU) as specified in contract.
• Demonstrates proficiency in telehealth platforms and in-person service delivery.
• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate level of care, and construct treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to other resources/levels of care, as necessary, on behalf of the client.
• Follows and references departmental policy and procedure manual for carrying out professional tasks.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with contract, funder and agency requirements, including progress notes, treatment plans, discharge paperwork, and assessments.
• When discharging a client with a substance abuse disorder, will complete follow up aftercare contact with the client no later than 7 days after discharge to monitor stability and provide additional support to unmet needs.
• Provide administrative support by compiling program data, preparing reports, and therapeutic/activity resource material.
• Coordinate care with other service providers as necessary to enhance the effectiveness of client care.
• Complete annual Professional Development Plan.
• Expand professional knowledge base of therapeutic techniques through supervision, staff in-services, and case consultations.
• Complete a minimum of 25 training hours annually in topics related to clinical growth and development as outlined on annual Professional Development Plan.
• Ensure demographic and service encounter data is input into Careware system in timely standards.
• Liaison with Billing Specialist regarding client copays and collect client payments.
• Be punctual and professional at all times, especially when representing the agency at off-site locations.
• Protect client and agency information at all times, adhering to agency Confidentiality Policy, HIPAA as well as other laws governing privacy/disclosure.
• Participate in clinical supervision as scheduled, attend departmental meetings as scheduled and attend monthly General Staff Meetings.
• Maintain credentialing with insurance companies, including CAQH.
• Gain proficiency in Athena EMR system and other data bases.
• Assist with program objectives for targeted outreach efforts.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings.
• May serve as backup IOP Facilitator
• Perform other related duties as required

Preferred Qualifications, Education, Training, License and Certification, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus/major in psychology, social work, or counseling.
• Active license in Pennsylvania ( LCSW, LPC, PhD or PsyD or LMFT required )
• 2-3 years post-graduate experience providing psychotherapy.
• Must have post-graduate experience providing therapy.Must be culturally competent to work with groups from diverse racial, educational, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
• Knowledge of and experience with managed care/funding sources preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; attention to detail. Strong organizational skills; and computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, taking initiative, to meet deadlines.
• Must work well with multi-disciplinary team.
• Must complete mandatory trainings: CPR, First Aid, Narcan, HIV, Confidentiality, TB/STI.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Clearances:

• Background checks are required, including Criminal Background Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance prior to start of employment.

Salary:

• $70k+, higher compensation is commensurate with years of experience.

Additional Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment
• Salary premium based on years of experience, monthly performance bonus available
• Paid training
• Excellent employee benefits package including health, dental and vision coverage.