Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Clarvida

Job Description

Job Title

Outpatient Therapist – Bachelor’s/Master’s Level (Mental Health Worker)

Program(s)

State

Population Served

Reports To

FLSA Status: Outpatient Clinic/School Based Mental Health

Pennsylvania

All

Clinical Supervisor

Non-Exempt

Summary

This position is responsible for the provision of individual and family therapy sessions for consumers

assigned to each caseload. This position also ensures completion of required clinical documentation

related to individual caseloads in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills by completing psychosocial assessments at in-take

and in on-going intervals as outlined by program requirements; completing standardized assessments

and/or outcome-based measures.

• - Developments individualized treatment plans by adhering to applicable county, state and federal

standard regulations when developing individualized treatment plans for consumers

Provision of therapy to consumers in individually recommended setting by providing therapy in

recommended setting by adhering to recommendations outlined in individual consumer treatment

plans

• Provision of treatment of the whole person by providing service in collaboration with all team

members involved with the consumer, and with the understanding that treatment of the whole person

is crucial

• • - Evaluates individualized consumer-drive treatment plan reviews by completing on-going evaluation of

efficacy of treatment evaluations, via development of treatment plan reviews

Develops transition and discharge planning by evaluating recovery and progress through treatment

goals, symptomology

Completes all required clinical documentation by completing progress notes per service, including

necessary signatures, discharge summaries, incident reports, treatment reviews via electronic health

record system

• • • - Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers by committing to

ensuring the safety of the consumer, and the proper utilization of de-escalation skills, when needed

Maintains assigned, planned schedule by following program guidelines to ensure regular service

provision and maintenance of caseload, per agreement with program supervisor

Manages and supports coordination of care through routine conversations and referrals when needed

(i. e. natural supports identified by the consumer, outside referrals, PCPs, school districts, etc.)

Maintains a commitment to professional development by participating in on-going supervision,

training, and department and team meetings, as outlined by policies and procedures

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• - Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures by interacting professionally,

ethically, and respectfully with consumers, other team members – including family members, and

coworkers, at all times; following policy and procedure and maintaining appropriate professional

boundaries

Supports on-going and future business needs by completing other duties, as assigned, to effectively

support business priorities and processes

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This Position Does Not Have Supervisory Responsibilities

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. May be required to occasionally

move about inside a home, school, community, clinic, or program office environment to provide

services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and

machinery. May be required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i. e.: iPad,

copier, printer). May be required to occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide services to

consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be

required to position self in appropriate physical proximity to provide services to consumer, support

employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to

frequently communicate with consumers, employees and team members, or external sources in a way

that supports the company mission and enhances delivery and quality of services. May be required to

recognize and determine data and information pertinent to essential job functions. May be required to

frequently transport resources and materials required to provide quality services. May be exposed to a

variety of work settings, including home, school, community, clinic, and program office environments.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Home, school, community setting, or outpatient clinic – as outlined in individual consumer treatment

plan

• TRAVEL
• Up to 100% of travel between appointment sites or other locations – as outlined in program

Requirements

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Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, nursing,

rehabilitation or activity program.

• Or has a graduate degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate level credits in mental health or

counseling

Preferred Education and Experience

• At least 1 year of experience with either a CASSP service system, or employed by a licensed mental

health services agency, or subcontracted agency, or other mental health clinicians with documents

training in the field of behavioral modification techniques

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None required

Qualifications

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and instructions. Ability to respond

effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly explain instructions in both written

and oral media.

• Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematic ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Use of MS

Excel to aid in mathematical work.

• Reasoning Ability

Must be able to make sound decisions to support consumers in a calm and timely manner; must be

able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon consumer needs, and react quickly to

prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to consumer behavior

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• • • • - Must be proficient in use of electronic health system

Must be proficient in completion of psychological assessments

Ability to work as team member

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION

AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF

The Position with or Without Reasonable Accommodation(S)

Employee Signature

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Supervisor Signature

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