Licensed Outpatient Clinician

Description

Are you passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace? We are seeking a dedicated clinician to join our growing team! At Children’s Hope Alliance, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we prioritize their well-being.   Why Join Us?

• Family-Friendly Perks: We offer generous parental leave to support you during those special family moments.
• Compassionate Support: Our bereavement leave ensures you have the time you need to grieve and heal.
• Military Reserve Pay: We honor those who serve by providing military reserve pay to our employees.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy balance with flexible working arrangements that fit your lifestyle.
• Birthday PTO: Celebrate your special day with an extra day off—on us! 

Summary

The Licensed Clinician will provide services to adults, adolescents, and children who are seeking outpatient mental health and/or substance abuse services in a clinic, school, pediatric and home setting. This is a very exciting opportunity, with competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients using clinical models and modalities approved by the agency and the service definition for children and adults who are being referred to mental health and substance abuse services.
• Services may be provided in a variety of settings as part of being a community-based clinician.
• Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, trauma-screenings, suicide risk assessments, threat assessments and basic crisis plans.
• Incorporate internal and external collateral information (i.e. CCAs, Psychological Testing, Medical Evaluations, etc.) into case conceptualization and treatment planning.
• Participate in program and activity planning related to therapeutic activities and treatment. 
• Participate in treatment planning and implementation including conducting/participating in clinical service teams, linking and referring clients/families to services, and other programming as described in the service definition or by Supervisor.
• Provide support and training to clients and staff related to behavioral strategies and interventions through the use of evidenced-based models.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call crisis response.

Administrative Duties

• Complete documentation required including progress notes, treatment plans, service authorization requests, and clinical intakes at co-location offices when applicable within the timeframe specified.
• Submit clinical assessments, clinical addendums, internal transfer documentation, clinical conference notes, and client discharge paperwork within designated time frames set by Supervisor.
• Manage and maintain productivity of billable units, approximately 26 per week. 
• Required participation in clinical staffings, monthly administrative meetings and supervision with Supervisor.

Core Competency: Analytical Skills

Therapist demonstrates an ability to review, interpret, and include client assessments in case conceptualization of treatment plan. Includes internal and external CCA’s, PCPs, Medical Evaluations, and Psychological Testing.

How will competency be measured? At hire review of staff member's first client admission for evidence that inclusion of collateral information is included in client assessment, progress notes, and treatment plan. Annual review of 5 client records for evidence that inclusion of collateral information is included in client assessment, progress notes, and treatment plan.

All employees have the following expectations:

• Mission: Contribute to and enhance company mission
• Organization: Prioritize and plan work responsibilities appropriately
• Professional Development: Attend and/or successfully complete all required trainings and meetings
• Timeliness and Accuracy: Perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision
• Professionalism: Comply with all applicable policies, practices, and procedures; report all out-of-compliance and unsafe activities to supervisor; interact professionally with other employees, volunteers, families, children, and the community
• Teamwork: Serve effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Communication: Utilize effective communication skills both verbally and in writing; provide effective feedback and is receptive to feedback
• Leadership: Work independently while understanding the necessity for c