Licensed Provider (LPC/LMFT) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Job Description:

Licensed Provider (LPC/LMFT) Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make adifference in people’s lives every day? Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life? And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

Youhave a lot of choices in where you work—make the decision to workwhere you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the LicensedProvider (LPC/LMFT) program today!

The Licensed Provider(LPC/LMFT)Summary of role of team: The Preferred Provider Program, by virtue of the personsserved, represents a place where the Centers vision is lived out ona day-to-day basis. The severe and persistently mentally ill (SPMI) populationtruly embodies the poorest of the poor and the sickest of thesick. Therefore, it is the philosophy of outpatient mental healthservices to live up to this vision by reaching out to the SPMI,regardless of what situation they are in or where they are and opena door of stability through mental health treatment. Staff members assist in ensuring that the consumer/naturalsupport is able to access both cost effective and quality services.

Summary of position: Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning,and treatment of adults and children seeking professional help formental health and co-occurring issues. This includes initial assessments, diagnosing, triage/crisiscounseling, and individual therapy. Responsible for acting as the primary clinical liaison withlocal medical provider to co-manage patients.

TYPICAL WORKINGCONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

This position is an office-based position. Staff members are provided with all equipment necessary tocomplete their job duties on-site in their assigned office. This position is located at the Military Services Building.

Thisjob description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employeewill also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities asassigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job dutiesas the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right tochange job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based ontheir duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This jobdescription does not constitute a written or implied contract ofemployment.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES1.

Works in amulti-disciplinary team approach to meet clinical needs ofconsumers referred through the Preferred Provider program. Attends scheduled administrative team meetings withouttardiness ∂icipates. Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemails within 1-2business days. Provide clinical supervision to non-licensed staff asrequested. Duties include signing off on treatment plans, taking alead role in weekly treatment team meetings, and signing off onSupervision Logs.2. Completes all documentation in compliance withCARF and MCO standards. Individual clinical documentation is completed within 2business days. Intake documentation is completed within 4 business days. 15% chart sample evidences that documented presenting problemand symptoms support DSM-5 diagnosis given. 15% chart sample evidences that therapy treatment plans arecompleted by 3rd session and updated every 6 months. 15% chart sample evidences that notes are detailed in nature,contain client quotes, and contain action-oriented statements. 15% chart sample evidences that clients were screened forsubstance abuse issues at intake and, if present, were offeredsubstance use services. 15% chart sample evidences the use of approved scales tomeasure therapy outcomes on a monthly basis. 15% chart sample evidences the use of C-SSRS at eachface-to-face encounter. Utilizes Collaborative Documentation techniques for 90% ofintakes completed.3. Completes essential tasks to ensure therapistproductivity targets are met. Completes intake session within required timeframe of 45-60minutes. Fills 100% of assigned therapy slots on a weekly basis. Maintains a 75% show rate for all individual therapyclients. Provides crisis assessment/intervention to any client whopresents in need. Provides face-to-face clinical care to clients a minimum of 6hours per day.4. Demonstrates ability to effectively coordinateservices and function in a team environment. Interacts professionally with other employees, clients, andcommunity organizations. Serves as primary liaison with local medical provider. Works with medical provider to effectively co-manage clients oncaseload. Works independently while understanding the necessity forcommunicating and coordinating work efforts with other employeesand organizations. Is expected to have regular and predictable attendance and theability to work cooperatively with others. Accepts additional assignments and/or changes in assignmentand/or work with a positive attitude. Demonstrates consideration and concern for fellow workers andpromotes harmonious relationships and attitudes. Promotes an environment in which the culture and spiritualbeliefs of the individual are respected.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary for this position is approximately $52,488 /yrbased on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

This position has a regular schedule of Monday – Friday 8am -5pm. There is no on-call for this position and employee is off onCenter designated holidays. In person daily attendance is essential for this positionexcept in instances of approved time off.

Travel:

This position may be required to travel to conferences/meetingsas applicable.

Equipment/Technology:

This position does require basic computer skills fortimekeeping, scheduling and use of electronic medical recordsentry, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products(Word/Excel/Outlook). This position may also be required to utilize telehealthequipment for service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

– Licensed Provider(LPC/LMFT)

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with aMaster’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy,Psychology, Social Work, or other related field of study. Active license to practice in the State of Tennesseerequired.

Experience /

Knowledge:

Must have course work and or experience in the areas ofpsychopathology, counseling, theory, cultural diversity, humandevelopment, etiology and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse andmental illness. Three years’ experience with LCSW or LPC preferred.

Physical:

Exposure to biological hazards. Hearing of normal and softtones. Close eye work. Valid driver’s license. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, andreaching. Must be capable of assisting in utilizing nonviolent methods ofcrisis intervention including therapeutic holding. Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment underpressure. The necessary skills for this position include the ability todemonstrate appropriate boundaries, ability to be an empathiclistener, and flexibility, willingness, and adaptability to workwith diverse populations. Must also have the ability to communicate effectively andpossess good time management and organizational skills. Required to be certified in, and effectively implement, verbaland physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range ofbodily movements; including but not limited to, grasping, holdinganother person, going down on knees, running, and walking.

Location:

Knoxville, TennesseeApply today to work where we care about youas an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

HelenRoss McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Centerprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment and prohibits discrimination andharassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or locallaws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions ofemployment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks,driver’s license record, degree verification, and drug screens athire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, backgroundcheck, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs aresubject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants areencouraged to apply. PIf4e055f40f22-37248-34177144