Outpatient Therapist - Schnecksville - Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit

Description

Outpatient Therapist - Contracted JobID: 889

• Position Type: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/ Outpatient Therapist (Bachelor`s) - Contracted
• Date Posted: 12/12/2024
• Location: Schnecksville, PA

Position Definition: The person filling this position will provide individual, group and/or family therapy in the outpatient clinic setting. Relationship: TheOutpatient Therapist (Bachelor's Level)shall be directly responsible to the Behavioral Health Services Supervisor. Qualifications: Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, in mental health field, required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mental health counseling, required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention, certification required.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate, counsel, and work with clients and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to write positive, goal-directed, strength-based behavior intervention plans.
• Effectively utilizes knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with limited resource population.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiently utilizes Microsoft Office Suite and departmental software.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and time management skills providing for productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the carrying out of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task within deadlines.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.
• Completes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintains complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service with patience and knowledge of the Provider 50 Department to clients and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.
• Attends work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

Physical:

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work locations.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to exhibit good manual dexterity to effectively carry out function, duties, and responsibilities.
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.

Authority:TheOutpatient Therapist (Bachelor's Level)will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential:

• Provides consistent, therapeutic, cognitive/behavioral interventions for identified client and/or family including: talk therapy, behavior management, problem solving, activity therapy, parenting skills, coordination of care, and advocacy as appropriate to client age/cognitive functioning.
• Efficiently and accurately provides clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
• Designs and implements clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions.
• Works with grace under pressure.
• Resolves interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Sets priorities, is organized, and is a self-starter.
• Ability to be friendly, empathic, and an adept communicator.
• Treats both staff and clients and families with respect.
• Works effectively as a team, interfacing with clients, consulting psychiatrist, and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.
• Collaborates with supervising therapist for best outcomes.
• Exercises balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
• Effectively represents CLIU's interest in the community and maintains effective working relationships among coworkers, public, private, and professional groups.
• Develops a 24-hour crisis plan.
• Understands CLIU and/or departmental procedures and guidelines, as demonstrated by accurate application of procedures and guidelines.

Secondary:

• Maintains case documentation including: treatment plan and review as needed or at minimum, according to state requirements, notes for each session and for any contact regarding the client (attendance, phone calls, agency contacts).
• Attends monthly supervision meetings and seeks additional supervision with Clinic Coordinator, as needed.
• Complete a billing slip for each session and submit as required.
• Complete time sheets according to the payroll schedule and submit copies of notes with time sheets.
• Performs other duties as assigned, as assigned by the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services and/or designee.