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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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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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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