Outpatient Clinician

Job Duties:

1. Work cooperatively with MHHC’s providers and personnel to carry out the goals and objectives of MHHC, according to established policies and procedures.

2. Assess, diagnose, and evaluate clinical symptoms, developmental and personality disorders, severity of psychosocial stressors and global functioning and address medical conditions as they affect patients’ functioning.

3. Plan treatment based on the individual client’s needs and resources and on clinic and community resources.

4. Coordinate professionals involved in patient care to insure interdisciplinary collaboration and continuity of services.

5. Provide comprehensive and current knowledge of community resources for supplementary treatment of clients and make referrals, which adequately and appropriately utilize these resources. Is available for consultation with other clinic staff regarding community resources.

6. Provide a continuum of short- and long-term psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, based on individualized treatment plans.

7. Function as an integral part of a multidisciplinary department including psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical nurses.

8. Work with collateral personnel as needed in the planning and delivery of services and case management.

9.Carry out ongoing record keeping and case review of all psychotherapy work in compliance with State guidelines.

10.Provide assessment (by telephone and in person) of dangerousness and immediacy of crisis situations.

11. Design and carry out appropriate interventions in crisis situations.

12.Offer in-service education programs and functions as a resource to the medical staff and the community as needed.

13.Participate in development and selection of patient education materials and services.

ESSENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.Assess and treat a wide variety of patients/clients with accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency at an advanced professional level.

2.Cognitively read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

3.Effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, and other individuals encountered in the course of employment.

4.Communicate with patients and office staff with tact and patience utilizing good communication skills.

5.Must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

6.Perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

7.Clean and neat appearance.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Master’s Degree in a mental health field with documented clinical course work and field experience. Possess broad background of training and experience with various patient populations and modes of service delivery.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

salary is based on experieance

Compensation Range:

$50,000 – $100,000

Benefits:

* Salary plus productivity bonuses
* An excellent support staff that allows you to keep your primary focus on caring for your patients
* Approved site for the National Health Scholars Program—up to $100,000 in student loan repayment
* Outpatient-only
* 32 days PTO plus (including CE time)
* 8 paid holidays
* $2,000 annual continued education stipend
* Paid Missouri licensure fees (DEA, BNDD, MO license)
* Malpractice coverage paid through FTCA
* Casual wear of Friday’s
* Health and dental insurance available (company pays partial cost of Medical)
* 401K with match

Enjoy the Beauty of the Mark Twain National Forrest and the Ozark Scenic Riverways—Right in your Back Yard. Live in one of Missouri’s most beautiful areas! If you enjoy kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing, hunting, mountain biking, camping or just being outside, then this is the place for you. Don’t just have weekend outings, but be able to do this every day as it’s right in your back yard.

* 22,000 acre recreational lake
* 350 mile, nationally ranked hiking trail
* 80,000 acres of spring fed rivers and caves

If you need to access to an international airport, professional sports and a major metro area of 2 million plus people, that is close too, with 2 different options, both only 1.5 hours away.

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Signing Bonus, Production Incentives, Retirement Package