Fee for Service Therapist (FFS) - Outpatient Program
About The Position
The Fee-for-Service Therapist provides individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy using a variety of therapeutic techniques to address mental health issues, emotional challenges, and psychiatric disorders. The role is based in The Bridge’s outpatient program and serves adults with serious mental illness and complex needs. Client sessions may be conducted in person at the MHOTRS or remotely, with at least one in-person workday required each week. The position is compensated for up to 14 hours per week, including client sessions, team meetings, required trainings, and individual supervision. Compensation includes competitive fee-for-service rates, paid attendance at a 60-minute clinical staff meeting, and paid supervision with an LCSW. The clinician works collaboratively with clients and relevant stakeholders, coordinates care with Bridge clinical and residential staff, and uses recovery-oriented, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approaches.
Requirements
- Required license in a related field: LMSW, LMHC-LP, LCSW, or LMHC.
- At least 2 years of experience providing direct services to individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and comorbid medical conditions in a community-based setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and person-centered care.
- High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Demonstrated expertise in recovery-oriented, evidence-based practices.
- Experience working with diverse adults receiving mental health treatment, including individuals with serious mental illness, functional impairments, and complex psychosocial needs such as homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, and unemployment.
- Availability for a minimum of one in-person workday per week at the MHOTRS.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
- Conduct screenings and assessments using validated tools to identify depression, trauma, substance use, and risks or needs associated with criminal behavior.
- Develop recovery-oriented treatment plans and reviews in collaboration with clients, collateral contacts, and stakeholders authorized by the client.
- Coordinate care with Bridge psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, administrative staff, and residential staff involved in client services.
- Use evidence-based, sequential screening to assess violence risk and apply appropriate risk management protocols for high-risk clients.
- Document all treatment contacts using collaborative documentation practices.
- Apply best and evidence-based treatment approaches consistent with The Bridge’s organizational culture, including integrated health and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery models, and trauma-informed care.
- Participate in weekly team meetings, required training, and individual supervision.
Benefits
- Competitive fee-for-service rates.
- Paid attendance at a 60-minute clinical staff meeting.
- Paid supervision with an LCSW.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
