Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Clarvida  
Job Description  
Job Title:  
Outpatient Therapist – Bachelor’s/Master’s Level (Mental Health Worker)  
Program(s):  
State:  
Population Served:  
Reports To:  
FLSA Status:  
Outpatient Clinic/School Based Mental Health  
Pennsylvania  
All  
Clinical Supervisor  
Non-Exempt  
SUMMARY  
This position is responsible for the provision of individual and family therapy sessions for consumers  
assigned to each caseload. This position also ensures completion of required clinical documentation  
related to individual caseloads in a timely manner.  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
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Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills by completing psychosocial assessments at in-take  
and in on-going intervals as outlined by program requirements; completing standardized assessments  
and/or outcome-based measures.  
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Developments individualized treatment plans by adhering to applicable county, state and federal  
standard regulations when developing individualized treatment plans for consumers  
Provision of therapy to consumers in individually recommended setting by providing therapy in  
recommended setting by adhering to recommendations outlined in individual consumer treatment  
plans  
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Provision of treatment of the whole person by providing service in collaboration with all team  
members involved with the consumer, and with the understanding that treatment of the whole person  
is crucial  
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Evaluates individualized consumer-drive treatment plan reviews by completing on-going evaluation of  
efficacy of treatment evaluations, via development of treatment plan reviews  
Develops transition and discharge planning by evaluating recovery and progress through treatment  
goals, symptomology  
Completes all required clinical documentation by completing progress notes per service, including  
necessary signatures, discharge summaries, incident reports, treatment reviews via electronic health  
record system  
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Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers by committing to  
ensuring the safety of the consumer, and the proper utilization of de-escalation skills, when needed  
Maintains assigned, planned schedule by following program guidelines to ensure regular service  
provision and maintenance of caseload, per agreement with program supervisor  
Manages and supports coordination of care through routine conversations and referrals when needed  
(i.e. natural supports identified by the consumer, outside referrals, PCPs, school districts, etc.)  
Maintains a commitment to professional development by participating in on-going supervision,  
training, and department and team meetings, as outlined by policies and procedures  
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Outpatient Therapist – Bachelor’s/Master’s Level (Mental Health Worker)  
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Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures by interacting professionally,  
ethically, and respectfully with consumers, other team members – including family members, and  
coworkers, at all times; following policy and procedure and maintaining appropriate professional  
boundaries  
Supports on-going and future business needs by completing other duties, as assigned, to effectively  
support business priorities and processes  
OTHER DUTIES  
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of  
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,  
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  
essential functions.  
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities  
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to  
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to  
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
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May be required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. May be required to occasionally  
move about inside a home, school, community, clinic, or program office environment to provide  
services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and  
machinery. May be required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e.: iPad,  
copier, printer). May be required to occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide services to  
consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be  
required to position self in appropriate physical proximity to provide services to consumer, support  
employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to  
frequently communicate with consumers, employees and team members, or external sources in a way  
that supports the company mission and enhances delivery and quality of services. May be required to  
recognize and determine data and information pertinent to essential job functions. May be required to  
frequently transport resources and materials required to provide quality services. May be exposed to a  
variety of work settings, including home, school, community, clinic, and program office environments.  
WORK ENVIRONMENT  
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee  
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be  
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
Home, school, community setting, or outpatient clinic – as outlined in individual consumer treatment  
plan  
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TRAVEL  
• Up to 100% of travel between appointment sites or other locations – as outlined in program  
requirements  
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Outpatient Therapist – Bachelor’s/Master’s Level (Mental Health Worker)  
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE  
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, nursing,  
rehabilitation or activity program.  
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Or has a graduate degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate level credits in mental health or  
counseling  
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  
• At least 1 year of experience with either a CASSP service system, or employed by a licensed mental  
health services agency, or subcontracted agency, or other mental health clinicians with documents  
training in the field of behavioral modification techniques  
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  
• None required  
QUALIFICATIONS  
• Language Skills  
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and instructions. Ability to respond  
effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly explain instructions in both written  
and oral media.  
• Mathematical Skills  
Basic mathematic ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Use of MS  
Excel to aid in mathematical work.  
• Reasoning Ability  
Must be able to make sound decisions to support consumers in a calm and timely manner; must be  
able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon consumer needs, and react quickly to  
prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to consumer behavior  
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS  
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Must be proficient in use of electronic health system  
Must be proficient in completion of psychological assessments  
Ability to work as team member  
Organizational skills  
Communication skills  
MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION  
AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF  
THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):  
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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE  
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DATE  
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SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE  
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DATE  
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Outpatient Therapist – Bachelor’s/Master’s Level (Mental Health Worker)  
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