Supportive Therapist

Company Overview:
Necco is a social enterprise revolutionizing child welfare. Our mission is to create a community of purpose-driven professionals who share our passion for change.

Job Description:
As a Supportive Counselor, you will work closely with clients and their treatment teams to help them achieve their goals. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with clinical intakes and ensure medical necessity is met
• Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and need
• Provide supportive counseling and target case management services
• Meet or exceed billable hours
• Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations
• Ensure treatment goals are tied to outcomes
• Consult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client's diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed
• Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)

Data Entry:

• Submit all documentation in a timely, accurate, and complete manner
• Understand Medicaid requirements and billing process
• Learn and execute Necco's core software applications

Crisis Prevention/Risk Management:

• Conduct safety planning, as needed
• Submit critical incidents or other risk-related concerns in a timely manner

Leadership and Development:

• Participate in clinical and/or billing supervision
• Maintain provisions of professional license and/or certification
• Collaborate with the treatment team
• Maintain training with clinical team members on strategies for mental health issues

Corporate Citizen:

• Practice ruthless pragmatism
• Engage in peer-to-peer feedback
• Embody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry and smart
• Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
• Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a human services-related field with a minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health and/or substance abuse services and working on Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work
• Valid driver's license and required insurance coverage
• Training and Travel willingness
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks
• Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)