Senior Therapist, Outpatient

Monarch•Rocky Mount, NC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Therapist for Outpatient Services in Behavioral Health provides leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative supervision for a team of outpatient therapists, including associate-level licensed professionals. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and effective psychotherapy services, including individual and group therapy. The Senior Therapist collaborates closely with the Director of Operations for Outpatient Services to enhance clinic operations. This is a hybrid position that requires both on-site presence at designated clinic(s) and remote work.

Requirements

Masters: Human Services (Required)
Drivers License (Valid) - USA
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) - State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
Clinical Supervision Experience | 1 Years | Required
Counseling/Therapy Experience | 2 Years | Required
Experience working with children and adults in a behavioral health capacity | 2 Years | Required
Knowledge of DSM 5/ICD10 nomenclature, psychotherapy, psychodynamics, therapeutic techniques, interviewing skills, addictions, family and group theories | Required
Strong clinical skills, particularly in relation to completing comprehensive clinical assessments making treatment recommendations with clinical judgment | Required
Supervisory Experience | 1 Year | Required

Nice To Haves

Experience treating substance use disorder or a dually diagnosed population

Responsibilities

Supervise, support, and lead a team of outpatient therapists through clinical and administrative oversight.
Monitor therapist productivity, compliance, and quality of services to ensure alignment with agency standards and timelines.
Manage human resources functions for assigned staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Maintain a small clinical caseload, providing individual, group, and family therapy using person-centered approaches and evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with the Vice President of Best Practices to ensure therapist clinical competency, proper documentation, and participation in audits and peer review.
Lead regular clinical team meetings for case assignment, treatment planning, and collaborative consultation.
Support clinicians in crisis intervention and safety planning; oversee transitions to higher levels of care when necessary.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation in compliance with state, federal, and agency standards.
Refer clients to appropriate external resources to address broader psychosocial needs while adhering to confidentiality guidelines.
Foster collaborative relationships with clients, families, community agencies, licensing bodies, and funding sources.
Complete and submit required reports, evaluations, assessments, and documentation as needed.
Maintain compliance with all required trainings and certifications, as well as agency, state, and federal regulations.
Remain current on best practices and maintain professional licensure through ongoing training and education.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.