Clinic-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LPC-Camdenton/Osage Beach clinics)

Central Ozarks Medical Center•Camdenton, MO

87d•Hybrid

About The Position

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is seeking a mission-driven Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LPC) to join their expanding team in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri area. This role serves the Camdenton/Osage Beach Clinics and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment. COMC is a non-profit, federally qualified health center with over 40 years of service, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare. The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starter comfortable with diverse patient backgrounds, adaptable to change, and maintains a professional demeanor.

Requirements

Must be a licensed LCSW or LPC in the state of Missouri.
High capability to work with Microsoft Office programs and email.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass background checks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, public groups and/or clients.
Ability to work with accounting and billing concepts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrates high levels of responsibility and decision making ability as it relates to clinical judgment and adherence to agency policies/ procedures.
Ethical conduct, strategic thinking and decision making.
Strong training and instructing skills.
Strong professional etiquette and excellent customer service skills.
Dependability and reliability: Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present.
Communication skills: Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.
Teamwork and cooperation: Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
Judgment: Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
Adaptability: Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
Role modeling: Acts as a good role model for other employees.
Creativity: Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
Attendance: Reliably reports for work as scheduled, attends COMC meetings and events.
Safety: Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.
Productivity: Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 3 years’ experience in a clinical setting serving patients suffering with psychiatric, substance abuse and/or co-existing disorders in an Intensive Outpatient program.
Must be experienced in conducting and managing group therapy sessions.
A confident, dynamic, imaginative presenter is needed.
Experienced in treating patients individually or in a group setting.

Responsibilities

Cultivate positive and productive therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Manage a high volume of client interactions.
Perform Intake/Assessments.
Assist in coordination of admissions and discharge requirements with patient, family and staff.
Complete detailed charting of progress notes, daily, within the COMC electronic health record.
Provide counseling to individuals, groups and families.
Develop and complete patient treatment planning, reviews and case management.
Provide pre-certification of services to managed care companies.
Conduct psycho-educational and process group therapy for program participants.
Incorporate patient’s family and significant other in treatment planning.
Manage patients ongoing treatment and assessing outcome.
Attend clinical and administrative meetings as required.
Work flexible hours.