Outpatient Therapist

Chimes•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. In this role, the Outpatient Therapist will provide diagnostic assessments and individual, family, and group psychotherapy to our clients. Holcomb serves a diverse population, covering the entire age and diagnostic spectrum. The program is Mental Health Outpatient, located in Allentown, PA, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, offering flexible scheduling including evening hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a clinical discipline (i.e., clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work) for mental health therapists
Clinical Practicum must be completed
Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance
FBI clearance
Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Nice To Haves

License Preferred - LPC, LCSW or LMFT

Responsibilities

Conduct formal clinical assessments of newly admitted clients
Develop and oversee the implementation of treatment plans
Provide crisis assessment and stabilization services, as clinically necessary
Utilize education and knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities, symptoms, treatments, and social implications to provide therapy to individuals and families
Conduct individual, family, or group therapy, as clinically indicated, including maintaining a clinically appropriate balance between treatment modalities
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
Provide the full provision of clinically indicated services and the supporting documentation based on established best practices of care and in full compliance with licensure standards
Maintain strong working relationships with other local providers, client advocacy groups, and client support systems
Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor
Maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification in the designated state(s) of service