Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist, FT, $5,000 Sign On Bonus

TITLE:

Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPE-I) (Outpatient)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master s degree in social work, counseling or related field (must be independently licensed to practice in Arkansas).

Experience :

Licensed in Arkansas as a Mental Health Professional with at least two years post-master s experience in psychiatric or mental health setting. Must have completed hospital and clinic orientation period in order to act as a team leader.

Skills :

The therapist must possess effective communication skills and must demonstrate leadership ability and interest in professional growth. Must be readily adaptable to changing physician/practice demands, without deterioration under stress; and must have a basic concept of customer service, scheduling, and counseling. The therapist must possess demonstrated knowledge, training and skills necessary and appropriate to the patient-specific population. Therapist must be able to set priorities and effectively delegate/coordinate interdisciplinary care based on the needs of the patient and clinic.

Working Relationships :

Ability to function with minimum supervision and interface appropriately with healthcare team.

Performance & Competency :

Must successfully demonstrate competency in field and work environment on a continuous basis-including age-specific competencies, clinical competencies and organization-wide competencies such as fire, infection control, emergencies, etc.). Performance will be measured and routinely evaluated with clinical administrative staff as required.

Safety Sensitive:

YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as safety sensitive. A safety sensitive position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a safety sensitive position