Clinical Therapist

Job Title: Clinical Therapist

Department: Integrated Health

Reports To: Team Lead Clinical Therapist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide mental health therapy services within a primary care-based clinic. This position requires the formulation of an individualized treatment plan which will be used in conjunction with the entire primary care team to develop a holistic care strategy for each client.

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Requirements and Duties:

• Organizing Workload includes prioritizing work assignments in a manner consistent with consumer and program needs while making the most efficient use of available work time.

  • Discuss continuing care needs with multidisciplinary care team.
  • Provide psychotherapeutic support/counseling to client according to DSM 5 guidelines
  • Performs other job-related duties as directed by Program Director.
  • Ensures the proper handling and compliance of confidential medical records (EMR)
  • Maintains record request for Medical records from other sources.
  • Follow-up planning for clients with post-acute transitional concerns
  • Document assessment findings in SW outpatient assessment or SW progress notes within EMR
  • Communicate material findings and tentative transition plan with care team (nurse, physician, case management etc.) via EMR or face to face
  • Coordinate care with health plans care management staff
    • Person Centered Planning includes completion of the person-centered planning document that provides an overview of the person and details his/her hopes, dreams and desires.
      
    • Individual Plan of Service includes completion of treatment goals, measurable objectives, assigned staff and applicable treatment codes.
    • Consent and Enrollment includes completion of required consent and enrollment documentation.
    • Documentation includes complete, accurate and timely completion of clinical and statistical records of staff activities.
    • Documents every consumer and collateral contact in compliance with agency policy.
  • Complete various administrative forms to assure accurate data collection for billing, fee setting, the management information system and other purposes in accordance with agency policy.

Requirements:

Certificates, Licenses, Education:

• Education: MSW Master of Social Work
• Required Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW , LLMSW or LP

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DISCLAIMER MESSAGE: The above elements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified, or a contractual commitment, and NSO retains the right to amend or revise this job description at any time.

NSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity and considers candidates without regard to sex (including pregnancy related conditions) genetic information, race, color, weight, height, religion, nation origin, citizenship, age, disability, martial or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender identity or any other legally protected status