Outpatient Therapist

The Outpatient Clinician provides a variety of medically necessary clinical services to a diverse client population informed by quality assessment, efficient treatment, and timely medical documentation.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Completes diagnostic assessments.
• Provides outpatient behavioral health treatment appropriate to the situation, including : individual, family, group, and in-home therapy.
• Performs utilization review as requested.
• Implements medically necessary treatment services, functional capacity, and clinical determination of Level Of Care (LOC) for all clients.
• Articulates all service provisions through timely and quality record documentation.
• Provides assessment and treatment for crisis clients including emotional support to those clients and families and refer to appropriate resources.
• Completes related activities as assigned by the department head or direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Knowledge of various theoretical treatments and practice applications.
• Knowledge and practice derived from direct service provision.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Experience managing treatment plans and treatment teams, including directing and managing client treatment with other providers.
• Specialized treatment including EMDR, DBT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and other evidenced based treatments.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS :

Integrity : A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.

The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.

Compassion : A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.

Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.

• Accountability : Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect : Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence : Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion / decision making.

Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.

Must be able to lead and / or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Three to five years of experience working with diagnosing and treating the SPMI / SMI or SED populations.
• Understand integrating care with other providers.
• Ability to supervise other clinicians for their clinical licensure (must have two years of experience after gaining clinical licensure).
• Three to five years of experience working with diverse client population including high-risk populations.

REQUIRED LICENSE / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION :

• BSRB Licensed at Masters Level Clinician.
• All necessary trainings for delivering specialized care, including all applicable trainings for being a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED LICENSE / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION :

• Clinical Level Licensure by BSRB.
• Substance Use Disorder licensure.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.