What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient (OP) Therapist - Licensed position at Alternative Community Resource Programs Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
Under the general direction of the Outpatient Director, the Outpatient Therapist performs Mental Health Therapy services for the Outpatient Department while adhering to the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, industry standards, and the expectations of ACRP.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Manage and respond to emails and phone messages daily in a timely manner.
- Attend all required meetings on time.
- Provide individual, family, couples, and / or group therapy to clients using appropriate methods and techniques.
- Be accessible to ACRP Supervisors and Clinical staff for emergencies, phone messaging, and reporting.
- Attend all required Clinical Supervision and Treatment Team meetings.
- Document in accordance with ACRP Policy all services rendered and deliver the documentation to the Program Director during the weekly scheduled meeting time and date.
- Cooperate with ACRP in resolving job-related issues that may arise.
- Take responsibility for compliance imposed by ACRP and managed care organizations, along with state and federal licensing bodies' rules and regulations.
- Provide legible progress notes and encounter forms within the required time frame to meet all ACRP, Department of Human Services, managed care organizations, and other licensing bodies' standards, both in EMR and written formats.
- Must meet the minimum weekly billable hour requirement based on location. The location billable hour requirement is determined by the Chief Executive Officer.
- Complete intakes and all paperwork accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Refer clients to Blended Case Managers or Peer Support services when appropriate.
- Refer clients to a higher level of care, if needed.
- Complete continued education as per licensing requirements and ACRP standards.
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