Community Based Licensed Outpatient Clinician

Description

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.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

•  The position requires a Master’s Degree in a Human Service or related field.
•  Valid full or provisional licensure in one of the following disciplines: LCSW, LMFT or LCMHC and LCAS. Successful applicants with associate licensure will receive support with supervision needs as well as with ongoing professional growth and development.
•  Requires knowledge and the ability to practically implement mental health regulations and clinical services.
•  Requires effective communication, decision making, analytical, interpersonal, leadership and professionalism skills and abilities.
•  Trauma-informed knowledge and experience preferred
•  Must have basic computer and math skills.
•  Must have a valid North Carolina’s Driver’s License.
•  Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal, HCPR and driving checks.