What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient/School Based Mental Health Professional position at A Better You Therapeutic Solutions, PLLC.?
Outpatient Mental Health Professional
Purpose of Position
Provide outpatient therapy or school based services to adults and children with mental health or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse so they may attain personal outcomes and lead the full, meaningful lives they envision.
Functions:
Clinical:
- Complete comprehensive clinical assessments for adults and youth with a wide variety of mental health and substance abuse challenges.
- Determine service need(s) and medical necessity.
- Formulate comprehensive treatment plans that are individualized to the individual/family’s specific treatment needs and are based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Utilize various, best-practice therapy modalities of treatment.
- Provide individual and group therapy services to promote optimum mental health and overall well-being.
- Provide psycho-education on self-management skills building tools.
- Provide clinical consultation and work in partnership with individuals and families, other staff members and community stakeholders in carrying out the goals and objectives of the treatment plan.
- Refer individuals inquiring about services or on service to appropriate community agencies and resources.
- Prepare and maintained all state, local, federal and company documentation, treatment records and reports.
Ensure health, safety and welfare of consumers through service coordination and oversight:
- Ensure all approved services for the consumers are provided in accordance with their treatment plan as agreed to by the consumer, his/her guardian (as appropriate), treatment team, and other consumer identified stakeholders.
- Maintain confidentiality of all individuals and families served related to treatment as well as all service records in accordance with all applicable HIPPA and confidentiality laws, rules and regulations.
- Act as advocate for those receiving therapy services to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Compliance with Federal, State and Agency Policy and Procedures:
- Ensure compliance with Agency Policy and Procedures as related to provision of clinical services.
Records/Reports/Documentation:
- Ensure that documentation of service planning, authorization, billing and provision is completed in a manner consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/definitions/laws.
- Ensure adherence to confidentiality of records and documentation consistent with HIPPA guidelines.
- Ensure that incident reports are completed and submitted to appropriate state/local agencies, consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/laws.
- Ensure that confidential information is released consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State and Federal laws.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
- Candidate must be a Licensed or Independently Licensed Mental Health professional in the State of Arkansas. Provisional licensure is accepted.
- Experience working in the mental health field preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- LMHP (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $60