Outpatient Clinician

Indian Creek Foundation • Souderton, PA

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About The Position

The Outpatient Clinician leads individual, family and group psychotherapy for the Indian Creek Foundation’s Outpatient Center. In this role, you will apply your combined experience in mental health and in working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to provide a high-quality level of care. As a clinician within the Outpatient Center, you will use your expertise in therapy modalities, research of best practices for consumers with autism or intellectual disabilities, and clinical compliance. The Outpatient Clinician should be highly organized, adaptable to working within a team, able to work with individuals of varying abilities, and committed to providing high quality care for individuals seeking services within the Outpatient Center.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Active Pennsylvania State License as a Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Accepted for credentialing with Medicare and Health Choices within 3 months of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the mental health field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Supervision and leadership ability
• Confident in a broad array of clinical approaches
• Proficient in Microsoft programs
• Bend, stoop, sit, stand, and reach
• Lift items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test as required
• Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job: Computer (must be proficient in the use of email and Microsoft Word and Excel) Office equipment – including printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, etc. Various other equipment and supplies
• Completion and clearance of a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance.
• Supports the Mission and Values of Indian Creek Foundation.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety plans, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair, and maintenance needs. Confidentiality of all data, including individuals served, employee, and operations data. Compliance with all regulatory requirements and agency policies as required by Human Resources, licensing, and funding agencies. Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards. Conducts oneself in a professional manner when representing Indian Creek Foundation.
• Functions as a member of the Team: Cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and complete job duties with minimal direct supervision and appropriate judgment. Uses tactful and appropriate communications in all situations. Reports and follows up regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns with appropriate personnel. Promotes positive public relations with individuals served, family members, other team members, and community. Completes requirements for training, acceptable attendance, dress codes including personal hygiene and other work duties as assigned.
• Complete all documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and agency policies.
• Exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in performance of their duties.
• Completes annual compliance HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy to consumers in the Outpatient Center.
• Provide leadership within the Outpatient Program.
• Participate in ensuring clinical compliance.
• Demonstrate initiative in developing new procedures to improve outpatient program.
• Assist the Coordinator with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
• Attends training as required by program/department.
• Maintain current training certifications/licenses as needed for programs.
• Participates in special projects as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level