Outpatient Clinician Contractor

Intercommunity Action I•Philadelphia, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled, Independent Contractor will provide trauma-informed therapy to underserved populations on-site at community-based mental health outpatient clinic. This includes diagnostic assessments and individual, group, and family therapy for a diverse caseload of individuals (4 years of age and older) experiencing a variety of behavioral health issues.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Human Services field.
Graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum.
Equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.
Ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
Required to show proof of Liability Insurance.
Must have valid Childline, PA Criminal History, FBI Clearances prior to seeing clients.
Willingness to be trained in EBPs that are appropriate to current caseload/clientele.
Upon licensure, a willingness to undergo credentialing for major insurances.

Nice To Haves

Clinical license not required but preferred.
Previous experience providing behavioral health therapy to adults preferred.
Candidates already trained in CBT, TF-CBT, PCIT or another EBP.

Responsibilities

Provide weekly client-centered, trauma-informed, individual, group, and family therapy as per the specifications outlined in the contract.
With the individual’s consent, make concerted effort to engage identified support system in treatment.
Provide initial and ongoing assessment of presenting issues, diagnostic impressions, and recommended course of treatment.
Create treatment plan and routinely monitor progress in collaboration with client.
Coordinate care with other involved professionals (including psychiatry, case managers, primary care physicians, etc) to ensure continuity of care.
Enter intake and therapy appointments into electronic medical records at least 48 hours in advance.
Maintain accurate records of performance metrics and time spent including minimum billing expectations commensurate with scheduled hours. This includes entering progress notes within 3 days of service, including supportive documentation (e.g., treatment plans, safety plans, case management notes, briefs, triage notes, discharge summaries, no show or cancellation notes).
Encourage client’s consistent attendance by routinely reviewing attendance policy and providing weekly reminder calls. Discharge inactive cases in a timely manner to promote access.
Provide linkage to identified resources as needed. This may include referrals for expanded mental health programming including Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Drug & Alcohol (D&A), Blended Case Management (BCM), Psychiatry or community services.
Provide crisis intervention including safety planning as needed. This includes follow up and coordination of care when individuals go to the CRC or acute level of care.
Attend all staff group supervisions and individual supervisions as required.
Meet weekly billable requirements as agreed upon.
Complete all mandatory trainings to maintain state, CBH, and NIAC credentialing; maintains all Continuing Education for licenses or certifications.
Complete all mandatory training to maintain state, CBH, and NIAC credentialing. This includes obtaining Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) training or other training as requested and actively participating in appropriate EBP consultation group(s), that are held for one hour/month (if applicable).
Communicate regularly with clinical supervisor to discuss current caseload, weekly productivity, and any relevant clinical or administrative questions or concerns to ensure the delivery of services accordingly.
Function in full compliance with all agency policies/procedures and federal, state, and local laws.
Participate in Interact’s Compliance Program, including reporting suspected violations of the compliance program or applicable laws or regulations to immediate supervisor or Deputy Director of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Maintain necessary clearances, continuing education, licenses, and certifications to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Promote a safe work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA).
Manage own tax and financial affairs.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Agency will provide office space and support services including clinical supervision, administrative assistance, phone and computer, IT support, office supplies, and access to RELIAS for training and professional development.
Paid training
Referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
401k
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance