Outpatient Clinician Contractor

Intercommunity Action•Philadelphia, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled, Independent Contractor will provide trauma-informed therapy to underserved populations on-site at a 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. The 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. Contractor will be paid an agreed upon rate per hour for billable services provided.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Human Services field.
Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a generally recognized clinical discipline with a clinical practicum.
Equivalent degree from a foreign college or university evaluated by AICE or NACES.
Licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.
Ability to manage 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 preferred.
Previous experience providing behavioral health therapy to adults preferred.
Preference to 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.
Enter 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.
Provide crisis intervention including safety planning as needed.
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.
Obtain 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.