Mission-focused Therapist needed in Philadelphia

Job Summary: To provide therapy and therapeutic support services to clients seeking behavioral health services. The Therapist participates in multi-disciplinary team planning, clinical supervision; manages cases and assumes administrative responsibilities in conjunction with Behavioral Health Service’s policies and procedures.

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Communication: ** Good oral and written communication skills are required for this position. The person in this position must be able to communicate effectively with the clients, staff, and others; and contribute to a positive environment.

Key Responsibilities :

* Provide professional psychotherapy services to clients including individual, couples, family and group therapies as assigned. Maintain minimum Expected Units (EU) as specified in contract.

* Demonstrates proficiency in telehealth platforms and in-person service delivery.

* Conduct clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate level of care, and construct treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.

* Facilitate appropriate referrals to other resources/levels of care, as necessary, on behalf of the client.

* Follows and references departmental policy and procedure manual for carrying out professional tasks.

* Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with contract, funder and agency requirements, including progress notes, treatment plans, discharge paperwork, and assessments.

* When discharging a client with a substance abuse disorder, will complete follow up aftercare contact with the client no later than 7 days after discharge to monitor stability and provide additional support to unmet needs.

* Provide administrative support by compiling program data, preparing reports, and therapeutic/activity resource material.

* Coordinate care with other service providers as necessary to enhance the effectiveness of client care.

* Complete annual Professional Development Plan.

* Expand professional knowledge base of therapeutic techniques through supervision, staff in-services, and case consultations. Further, complete a minimum of 25 training hours annually in topics related to clinical growth and development as outlined on annual Professional Development Plan.

* Ensure demographic and service encounter data is input into Careware system in timely standards.

* Liaison with Billing Specialist regarding client copays and collect client payments.

* Be punctual and professional at all times, especially when representing the agency at off-site locations.

* Protect client and agency information at all times, adhering to agency Confidentiality Policy, HIPAA as well as other laws governing privacy/disclosure.

* Participate in clinical supervision as scheduled, attend departmental meetings as scheduled and attend monthly General Staff Meetings.

* Maintain credentialing with insurance companies, including CAQH.

* Gain proficiency in Athena EMR system and other data bases.

* Assist with program objectives for targeted outreach efforts.

* Work flexible hours, including evenings.

* Perform other related duties as required

Education, Training, License and Certification, Skills and Experience:

* Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus/major in psychology, social work, or counseling.

* 2-3 years post-graduate experience providing psychotherapy.

* Professional license active in PA (LCSW, LPC, PhD or PsyD or LMFT required).

* Must be culturally competent to work with groups from diverse racial, educational, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.

* Knowledge of and experience with managed care/funding sources preferred.

* Strong clinical assessment skills.

* Strong oral and written communication skills; attention to detail. Strong organizational skills; and computer literacy.

* Ability to work independently and effectively, taking initiative, to meet deadlines.

* Must work well with multi-disciplinary team.

* Must complete mandatory trainings: CPR, First Aid, Narcan, HIV, Confidentiality, TB/STI.

* Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Clearances: Background checks are required, including Criminal Background Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance.

Physical Requirements:

* The ability to sit for extended periods of time.
* The ability to communicate using written and spoken words.
* Must demonstrate visual and auditory acuity.

MAZZONI CENTER reserves the right to change or modify the job description, including but not limited to Major Responsibilities, Education, Certification, and Physical Requirements.

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