Outpatient Therapist
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that client documentation requirements are completed in a thorough and timely manner
- Complete alcohol or other drug evaluation (AOD evaluation) with the client according to accepted industry standards, including interviewing, testing, interpreting, and documenting the results.
- Schedule regular appointments with clients, structuring each session so as to accomplish the goals and objectives stated in the treatment plan; evaluate the outcome of each session according to the goals and objectives sought; and encourage clients to give feedback regarding the services received.
- Coordinate services with other Mid-Plains Center programs and outside referral sources to facilitate integration of Outpatient services within the continuum of services.
- Attend to emergencies as they arise whenever on-duty and available, including providing emergency therapy sessions, handling emergency phone calls, and making emergency visits as necessary.
- Document all crisis response services provided using the appropriate forms and submitting completed documentation to medical records and billing according to Mid-Plains Center’s policy.
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all required supervision, staffing, meetings, and training sessions.
- Actively promote a team-oriented environment by providing, accepting, and acting upon constructive feedback regarding all aspects of service delivery.
- Attend to additional tasks and assignments given by Supervisor as deemed necessary to the functioning and success of the Outpatient Services program and Mid-Plains Center.
Success Factors:
- Strong therapy skills based on confidence, competence and ability to provide mentoring and support to others.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals and personalities in a way that exhibits integrity.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic with the ability to work effectively within the values, structure, and mission of the organization.
- A clear understanding of the behavioral healthcare systems in Nebraska and strong relationships with various community partners.
- Ability to set and establish professional boundaries.
- Organized with the ability to set priorities.
Qualifications:
- Licensure in Nebraska as a Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or (LIMHP), plus LADC certification.
- Must have a clean legal background, excellent references, ability to operate computer systems, ability to hear, see and monitor therapy sessions.
- Ability to perform all job requirements and expectations
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken). Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is preferred.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement (After 1 year)
- Student Loan Assistance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Required Education:
Required experience:
- Counseling or Therapy: 1 year
Required license or certification:
- PLMHP, PLCSW, LCSW, LMHP, LIMHP
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