Part Time Outpatient Therapist
#ELG-19689 | Posted 11/19/2024
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Part Time Outpatient Therapist
#ELG-19689 | Posted 11/19/2024
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Job Description
Outpatient Therapist - PART TIME
$40.00 P/HR
POSITION SUMMARY: The Outpatient Therapist (OT) provides assessment and therapy services for adolescents and adults and coordinates, manages, supports, and facilitates appropriate services to meet the needs of individual clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop initial assessments of individual treatment needs by way of one-on-one sessions and use of any records that are sent by referral agencies to ensure quality clinical care and compliance with regulations
- In collaboration with other resources, including but not limited to family members, agency representatives, and other agencies involved in the individual's treatment, develop treatment plan goals for assigned individuals using behavioral health assessment tools and following guidelines established by regulatory and practice requirements
- Maintain progress notes and progress reports by completing data assessment plan (DAP) documentation and modify treatment plans according to changes in individual's status to ensure quality of clinical care and compliance with regulations
- Provide clinically appropriate treatment, including individual and group counseling, to ensure treatment plan goals are met
- Maintain a clinical caseload supporting sixty percent (60%) productivity, resulting in an average of twenty-four (24) billable hours each forty (40) hour work week to ensure financial sustainability of the program
- Participate in program outreach activities, including but not limited to behavioral health screenings, community events, etc., to increase community impact, build connections with other referring providers, and increase program referrals to educate the community regarding mental health and to build census
- Utilize individuals' natural and professional supports as relevant, including but not limited to caregivers, medical providers, and supports coordinators, to assist individuals in meeting their treatment plan goals
- Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans by setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support, including but not limited to phone reminders of upcoming appointments and creating outside referrals to other support agencies when appropriate, to ensure program participation and regulatory compliance
- Maintain chart documentation, including but not limited to session notes, assessments, and treatment plans by completing identified documents to ensure adherence according to regulatory and payer requirements
- Coordinate with other Elwyn clinical personnel, including therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) relative to the individual's overall treatment plan through tasks including but not limited to attending team meetings and providing consultation information, to support the overall outpatient program function and to support sister programs (e.g., New Visions, Partners in Recovery)
- Attend internal team meetings and other outside meetings as directed by the Director or designee, including but not limited monthly staff meetings and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT consultation team, with the goal to support the individuals served needs in reaching their treatment plan goals
- Participate in weekly supervision with clinical director or designee by discussing clinical caseload and professional development to maintain license-eligible status
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree required from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as psychology, counseling, clinical social work, psychiatric nursing, or marriage and family therapy
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
- Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated, intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR), preferred
- Must be able to perform CPR, first aid and crisis intervention using agency trained protocols
- Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law. Job Details
Job Title
Part Time Outpatient Therapist Alternate Locations
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania |
Elwyn
Nov 20, 2024