Licensed Contract Mental Health Therapist (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC or LCPC ) MD Hope (63751)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas • Greenbelt, MD

3h • $75 - $75

About The Position

This service is designed to meet the specific mental health needs of the identified client as they relate to their diagnosis and can be provided in-home, in-office, in-school or other approved/appropriate community setting. Outpatient therapy includes psychoeducational activities/interventions designed to assist the client of the reduction of dysfunction. Services are provided with client-centered and family-centered approaches and are delivered through intensive, time-limited, goal specific interventions

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a Mental Health field (e.g.: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling) • Licensure/Certification or Provisional Licensure/Certification Eligible
• Deliver in-home or in-office services.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to the identified client in order to enhance and foster the client’s optimal functioning and interactions in the home and community.
• Continually assess client needs, service availability and appropriateness.
• Work cooperatively with treatment team members and the family in the provision of services to meet the goals developed in the Person-Centered Plan.
• Provide the appropriate documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes and billing and submit documentation as specified by Medicaid and VOACC standard
• Counsels individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems, such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations, using evaluative techniques, and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan
• Interviews patient to obtain information concerning medical history or other pertinent information.
• Observes client to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook Email, and other systems i.e. electronic time punches, electronic medical records etc.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in any language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive clinical therapeutic services to children adolescents, and adults with identified mental health or substance abuse diagnosis.
• This position includes psychoeducational activities/interventions designed to assist the client of the reduction of dysfunction.
• Services are provided with client-centered and family-centered approaches and are delivered through intensive, time-limited, goal specific interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees