Contract Outpatient Therapists

Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions, PLLC•Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

We are hiring a contract outpatient therapist to provide therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across community settings. The role includes conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy. Candidates should be Medicaid-approved providers and eligible to join private insurance panels. They must be flexible in serving clients in an office, at home, and in the community. The therapist manages a caseload of 15–20 clients and is expected to provide 10 clinical coverage hours per week. Services include urgent care and crisis intervention as needed, and clinical documentation must be completed within 24 hours of service delivery. The therapist collaborates with clinical team members, primary care providers, and external partners to coordinate integrated care; monitors client progress and coordinates additional supports; manages insurance panels; and participates in clinical supervision, staff development, and quality assurance activities. Evening and weekend availability is preferred. The posting describes this as a full-time role supporting the mental health of individuals and families through whole-person care. The position involves both independent and team-based work in diverse settings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related service field.
Two years of post-master’s clinical experience in mental health.
Experience with children, adolescents, and adults with DSM-V diagnoses.
Strong documentation and treatment planning skills.
Ability to work across office, home, and community settings.
Basic computer skills and EHR experience.
LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or LCAS licensure; associate-level licenses (LCSWA, LCMHCA, LMFTA, or LCASA) are accepted with a supervision contract.
At least two years’ experience in crisis intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Empathy, cultural competence, and a client-centered mindset.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Familiarity with pragmatic family therapy models and system-based interventions.
Medicaid-approved provider status and eligibility to join private insurance panels.

Nice To Haves

Availability to serve clients during evening and weekend hours.
Strong interest in working with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Manage a caseload of 15–20 clients while meeting the expectation of 10 clinical coverage hours per week.
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy using goal-specific, evidence-based interventions.
Work with children and adolescents, with a strong interest in serving this population.
Provide services during evening and weekend hours; availability during these times is preferred.
Deliver urgent care and crisis intervention services as needed.
Collaborate with clinical team members, primary care providers, and external partners to coordinate integrated care.
Complete clinical documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
Participate in clinical supervision, staff development, and quality assurance activities.
Manage insurance panels and ensure compliance with departmental guidelines and requirements.
Monitor client progress and coordinate additional supports and resources as needed.