A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
Licensed Therapist Phoenix Group Home, LLC - 3.0 Chapel Hill, NC Job Details $32 - $45 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Qualifications Driver's License Driving Risk assessment Full Job Description Position Summary The Licensed Therapist provides advanced clinical assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals with complex behavioral health and co-occurring disorders. Operating within the H2021 billing framework , the Therapist serves as the clinical anchor for the multi-disciplinary team, establishing medical necessity and delivering flexible, trauma-informed interventions. This role combines clinical office hours with mobile, community-based psychotherapy to engage high-acuity individuals in their natural environments. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key H2021
Responsibilities Clinical Assessments :
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments to establish formal diagnoses and determine medical necessity for H2021 services.
Psychotherapy Delivery :
Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed individual, family, and group psychotherapy utilizing modalities like CBT, DBT, or EMDR in both office and community-based settings. [1, 2, 3]
Treatment Plan Oversight :
Author, review, and clinically sign off on Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) and treatment goals, ensuring they meet strict state Medicaid and managed care rules. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Multi-Disciplinary Leadership :
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to the Qualified Professionals (QPs) and Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) on the care team to ensure alignment of interventions. [1]
Crisis Psychotherapy :
Deliver immediate clinical triage, stabilization, and crisis psychotherapy during acute psychiatric or substance-related episodes. [1, 2]
Compliant Time-Tracking :
Meticulously document all direct clinical encounters and therapeutic interventions in 15-minute billable increments matching H2021 code standards. [1]
Audit-Ready Documentation :
Complete clinical progress notes, transition summaries, and discharge plans within [24 hours] of service delivery in accordance with state licensing board regulations. [1]
Required Qualifications Licensure :
Current, unrestricted active state license to practice independently as a mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LCAS , or state-specific equivalents). Provisionally licensed applicants (e.g., LCSWA, LCMHCA) may be considered depending on agency supervisory capacity.
Education :
Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related human services field from an accredited university.
Logistics :
Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and an excellent driving record for community field travel.
Pre-Employment Screening :
Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check , sex offender registry screening , and healthcare exclusion list verification (OIG) . [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Preferred Qualifications Clinical Experience :
Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience working with high-acuity adult or youth populations in community mental health settings (e.g., ACT, IOP, or crisis stabilization). [1, 2, 3, 4]
Specialized Training :
Certified in specific evidence-based practices (such as TF-CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing) and experienced with local Medicaid managed care authorization processes. [1, 2, 3, 4]
This position requires travel within the community to meet clients where they are. The agency provides standard mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate for all approved, job-related community transit and client visits. [1] Physical Demands & Work Environment Split work environment including an office clinical setting, remote telehealth capabilities, and mobile community-based field work (homes, shelters, community centers). [1]
