OPT THERAPIST

OPT (Outpatient Therapy) Therapist at R&C Consulting Group, the role would generally focus on providing outpatient behavioral-health treatment to individuals, couples, families, or groups, along with clinical documentation, care coordination, and treatment planning. North Carolina’s LMHP classification similarly includes assessment, diagnosis/treatment, care coordination, transition planning, crisis intervention, and documentation.

OPT Therapist — Roles & Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy based on client needs and scope of practice.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and identify presenting behavioral-health needs.
• Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals and interventions.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions appropriate to the client’s diagnosis and treatment needs.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment approaches when clinically indicated.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and appropriate safety planning when necessary.
• Identify and address co-occurring mental-health and substance-use concerns when within the therapist’s scope.

Documentation & Compliance

Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, service notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation accurately and timely.

Maintain client records in accordance with R&C Consulting Group policies, NC requirements, payer requirements, and applicable confidentiality standards.

• Document measurable progress toward treatment goals.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, continuing education, and clinical credentials.
• Follow agency policies, ethical standards, HIPAA requirements, and applicable state and payer regulations.

Care Coordination

• Coordinate services with physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, Qualified Professionals, Peer Support Specialists, schools, families, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
• Make referrals to community resources and higher levels of care when indicated.
• Participate in interdisciplinary/team meetings and contribute clinical recommendations.
• Assist with transition and discharge planning to promote continuity of care.

Client & Family Engagement

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Educate clients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, community resources, and relapse-prevention/support strategies when applicable.
• Promote client self-determination, recovery, independence, and achievement of treatment goals.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Program/Agency Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical supervision and case consultation.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and quality-improvement activities.
• Assist with community outreach and behavioral-health education when assigned.
• Maintain productivity and scheduling expectations established by R&C Consulting Group.

Communicate promptly with supervisors regarding clinical concerns, safety issues, barriers to treatment, and significant changes in client status.

Minimum Qualifications

For an R&C OPT Therapist position, I would recommend listing qualifications such as:

Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral-health field.

Current North Carolina clinical license or appropriate associate/provisional credential consistent with the position and services provided.

• Examples may include LCMHC/LCMHC-A, LCSW/LCSWA, LMFT/LMFTA, LCAS/LCAS-A, or another applicable credential.
• Experience providing outpatient behavioral-health services preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation, assessment, treatment-planning, communication, and time-management skills.

The Role/position Is Accountable For

• Quality of clinical care
• Timely and accurate documentation
• Treatment-plan completion and follow-through
• Client engagement and retention
• Compliance with NC, payer, and R&C requirements
• Coordination with the interdisciplinary team
• Meeting established productivity/service expectations
• Maintaining active credentials and professional development