Outpatient Therapist- Independently Licensed

Position Summary:

The Specialty Behavioral Health Provider (outpatient therapy) – Independently Licensed provides comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, patient-centered treatment planning, and ongoing outpatient therapy to FHCW patients of all ages with a range of cultural backgrounds and mental health diagnoses. The Specialty BH Provider provides a range of behavioral health modalities and culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based practices; engages in collaborative crisis management services in urgent situations.

The Specialty BH Provider uses a team-based approach, in collaboration with other healthcare providers and care team members, to address individual needs and promote optimal health. Additionally, the Specialty BH Provider – Independently Licensed provides clinical supervision to BH Clinical Interns and non-licensed providers, as well as function as Manager on Duty as needed.

• Conducts culturally sensitive, strength-based, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, creating a welcoming environment for diverse backgrounds, utilizing interpretation services when indicated
• Completes patient-centered treatment planning with measurable goals in collaboration with patients
• Provides outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each client
• Collaborates with medical providers and other care team members to provide holistic approach to mental health care and whole-person wellness
• Close all charts within forty-eight (48) hours of visit - ability to do concurrent/concordant charting/typing; including assessments, progress notes, and billing, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility
• Participate in behavioral health quality improvement activities
• Participate in weekly group supervision, and seek peer consultation as needed
• Provide risk assessments and develop comprehensive safety plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey
• Assists non-licensed staff with risk assessments as needed
• Provides clinical supervision to BH Clinical Interns and non-licensed Behavioral Health Providers, as appropriate
• Act as Manager on Duty as needed.
• Keeps abreast of all insurance requirements and submits paperwork accordingly.
• Continually evaluates service and maintains a productivity level that adequately meets the goals of the department and ensures access to the clients seeking services.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:

• Professional Independent Licensure required; LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD
• For LMHC and PsyD. candidates must have two years post-graduate clinical experience preferred
• Candidates require a minimum of two years post-graduate clinical experience
• Direct clinical work with individuals, children, and families is required
• Professional Licensure and Certification required: LICSW, LMHC, or PsyD. required
• Salary is based on years since obtaining licensure

Monday-Friday; 8:30am
-5:00pm.