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Outpatient Therapist
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Outpatient Therapist Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - 3.0 Allentown, PA Job Details Part-time $30 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Master's degree in social work Patient treatment planning LMFT Client relationship management Mental health stabilization Client assessment in therapy Family counseling in health services social work Experience working with individuals with disabilities Intake Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Care documentation Clinical case management notes Mid-level Outpatient experience Master's degree Emergency response in crisis intervention Group work facilitation for social work Initial patient assessment Master's degree in counseling psychology Marriage & family therapy Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Implementing behavioral health therapy programs Working with families Social Work Healthcare treatment Providing care for clients Clinical documentation standards Full Job Description Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. In this role, the Outpatient Therapist will provide diagnostic assessments and individual, family, and group psychotherapy to our clients. Holcomb serves a diverse population, covering the entire age and diagnostic spectrum
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, flexible scheduling
Program:
Mental Health Outpatient Location:
Allentown, PA Pay Rate:
$30+/hour
Billable Rate Job Functions:
Conduct formal clinical assessments of newly admitted clients Develop and oversee the implementation of treatment plans Provide crisis assessment and stabilization services, as clinically necessary Utilize education and knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities, symptoms, treatments, and social implications to provide therapy to individuals and families Conduct individual, family, or group therapy, as clinically indicated, including maintaining a clinically appropriate balance between treatment modalities Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries Provide the full provision of clinically indicated services and the supporting documentation based on established best practices of care and in full compliance with licensure standards Maintain strong working relationships with other local providers, client advocacy groups, and client support systems Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor Maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards Maintain professional licensure and/or certification in the designated state(s) of service
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Education:
Master's degree in a clinical discipline (i.e., clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work) for mental health therapists
Experience:
Clinical Practicum must be completed
Licensure/Certification:
License Preferred -
LPC, LCSW or LMFT Required Clearances:
Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance, FBI clearance, Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list
Note:
At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience What's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement options Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation) Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 403(b) with Employer Match Employee Recognition Programs Employee Referral Bonus opportunities Discounts through "Tickets at Work" And More! Want to learn more? To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers (https://chimes.org/Careers). #cpa610 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.