Outpatient Therapist – Phoenixville, PA

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Outpatient Therapist

#ELG-17944 | Posted 05/06/2024
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Outpatient Therapist

#ELG-17944 | Posted 05/06/2024
| Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Outpatient Therapist (OT) provides assessment and therapy services for adolescents and adults and coordinates, manages, supports, and facilitates appropriate services to meet the needs of individual clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop initial assessments of individual treatment needs by way of one-on-one sessions and use of any records that are sent by referral agencies to ensure quality clinical care and compliance with regulations
In collaboration with other resources, including but not limited to family members, agency representatives, and other agencies involved in the individuals treatment, develop treatment plan goals for assigned individuals using behavioral health assessment tools and following guidelines established by regulatory and practice requirements
Maintain progress notes and progress reports by completing data assessment plan (DAP) documentation and modify treatment plans according to changes in individuals status to ensure quality of clinical care and compliance with regulations
Provide clinically appropriate treatment, including individual and group counseling, to ensure treatment plan goals are met
Maintain a clinical caseload supporting sixty percent (60%) productivity, resulting in an average of twenty-four (24) billable hours each forty (40) hour work week to ensure financial sustainability of the program
Participate in program outreach activities, including but not limited to behavioral health screenings, community events, etc., to increase community impact, build connections with other referring providers, and increase program referrals to educate the community regarding mental health and to build census
Utilize individuals natural and professional supports as relevant, including but not limited to caregivers, medical providers, and supports coordinators, to assist individuals in meeting their treatment plan goals
Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans by setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support, including but not limited to phone reminders of upcoming appointments and creating outside referrals to other support agencies when appropriate, to ensure program participation and regulatory compliance
Maintain chart documentation, including but not limited to session notes, assessments, and treatment plans by completing identified documents to ensure adherence according to regulatory and payer requirements
Coordinate with other Elwyn clinical personnel, including therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) relative to the individuals overall treatment plan through tasks including but not limited to attending team meetings and providing consultation information, to support the overall outpatient program function and to support sister programs (e.g., New Visions, Partners in Recovery)
Attend internal team meetings and other outside meetings as directed by the Director or designee, including but not limited monthly staff meetings and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT consultation team, with the goal to support the individuals served needs in reaching their treatment plan goals
Participate in weekly supervision with clinical director or designee by discussing clinical caseload and professional development to maintain license-eligible status
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Masters degree required from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as psychology, counseling, clinical social work, psychiatric nursing, or marriage and family therapy

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities

Demonstrated strong attention to detail

Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills

Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision

Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions

Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated, intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR), preferred

Must be able to perform CPR, first aid and crisis intervention using agency trained protocols

Must have current, valid drivers license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

Job Details

Job TitleOutpatient Therapist

Alternate Locations
1041 West Bridge St, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460

Full-Time/Part-TimePRN/On-call/Flex

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.