Outpatient Therapist, Part Time

Caron Treatment Centers•Wyomissing, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Caron Outpatient – Wyomissing provides outpatient treatment for teens and adults seeking help for substance use and mental health conditions. The center offers therapy groups, recovery maintenance sessions, and services for co-occurring mental health disorders, using evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care. This part-time position works approximately 20–25 hours per week at the Wyomissing Outpatient Office. Some hours may be flexible based on candidate availability. The role may combine level-of-care assessments and group therapy. The Outpatient Therapist provides clinical assessment and treatment, coordinates patient care, maintains timely and complete records, and works with patients, families, referral sources, and the multidisciplinary treatment team. The position may also involve internship program coordination, presentations, committee participation, staff training, and treatment services at other Caron facilities as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline.
At least 6 months of clinical experience.
LPC or LCSW license required.
Experience facilitating group therapy required.
Knowledge of adolescent or adult developmental issues relevant to the therapist’s field.
Familiarity with and ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy modalities.
Trauma-informed practice; certifications or other evidence of training must be provided.
Good verbal and writing skills, fluid communication, and ability to document clinical insights and observations in patient records.
Computer literacy and ability to work with most Microsoft applications and network components.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive clinical information ethically and professionally.
Ability to keep clinical work within Pennsylvania Certification Board ethical standards.
Compliance with Pennsylvania Act 33 requirements to work with youth populations.
Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed, deliver presentations, work at a computer for extended periods, lift up to 20 pounds, and climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

CAADC certification or eligibility to sit for the CAADC examination.
Experience with trauma work or trauma training.
For candidates in recovery, 2 years of uninterrupted sobriety.

Responsibilities

Coordinate outpatient patient care, including communication with families, referral sources, and other concerned parties; assess patient progress and communicate special treatment needs and procedures to the clinical team.
Facilitate level-of-care evaluations and psychosocial interviews/integrated summaries, and complete associated documentation and treatment-team communications.
Facilitate group and individual therapy consistent with patient treatment goals and complete associated documentation.
Provide family therapy when clinically appropriate, assess family dynamics, and support the family system.
Document treatment plans, progress notes, treatment-plan updates, case consultations, telephone calls, and discharge summaries in patient records in a timely manner; coordinate multidisciplinary assessments in accordance with Caron policies and procedures.
Assess unresolved and deferred problems for aftercare, write aftercare goals and objectives, and coordinate planning with the Financial Continuing Care Specialist when necessary.
Collect random urine drug-screen and breathalyzer samples from patients when indicated and relay results to patients.
Complete necessary utilization-review information and forward it to Financial Continuing Care Specialists.
Work within the ethical constraints of the therapist or counselor role and applicable professional and organizational standards.
As assigned, coordinate internship training programs, give presentations to targeted groups at the facility and in the community, represent the facility on clinical or administrative committees, assist with training new staff, and provide or consult on treatment services at Caron facilities.
Work extended hours and travel as needed; deliver presentations multiple times or for lengthy periods; work at a computer for extended periods; lift up to 20 pounds; and climb stairs.