Outpatient Therapist - IBHS
About The Position
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a compassionate Outpatient Therapist to provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families in office-based and community settings. The role supports clients facing emotional, behavioral, social, and trauma-related challenges and works with families, community providers, and other support systems to promote long-term success and wellness. The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy; conducts assessments; develops and implements treatment plans; coordinates care; maintains clinical documentation; and delivers evidence-based interventions. The position collaborates with clients, families, referral sources, medical professionals, case managers, schools as needed, and other treatment providers to ensure coordinated care. The job is part-time, 10–15 hours per week, with a schedule of 3:00 PM–8:00 PM on flexible days and optional weekend hours. Patient-facing services may combine telehealth and in-office appointments; services may also be office-based and community-based.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related behavioral health field.
- Licensed or license-eligible under Pennsylvania regulations.
- Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, or related clinical settings.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Experience providing outpatient therapy services.
- Community mental health experience.
- Experience working with children and families.
- Trauma-informed care experience.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health treatment.
- Experience working with Medicaid-funded services and clinical documentation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults.
- Conduct family therapy sessions and parent meetings as clinically appropriate.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions when applicable.
- Monitor treatment progress and revise treatment plans as needed.
- Use trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Coordinate care with families, referral sources, community providers, and outside agencies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Communicate treatment progress and recommendations with appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with case managers, medical providers, schools, and support systems when clinically appropriate.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to Behavioral Health Technicians when applicable.
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation within established timelines.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Follow agency, state, Medicaid, and program standards.
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Present accurate clinical information to referral sources and treatment team members.
- Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing training.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards of practice.
- Attend required staff meetings and professional development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Ongoing professional development and supervision.
- Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the local community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
