Job Description
Unlike working for agency after agency, with our travel program, you get to work for a company :
- Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment
- Local and Non-local positions available
- Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable)
- No pay cuts mid-contract
- Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral!)
- License reimbursement if traveling to new state where new license is required
- Your pick of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country
Position Overview : The Outpatient Therapist inspires, teaches and motivates clients to achieve optimal mental health by leading technology-enabled group and individual therapy and psychoeducation sessions (PHP, IOP, GOP) in the assigned RCA Outpatient Day Treatment Program. Utilizing evidence-based, trauma informed and person-centered practices, and helping clients access appropriate ancillary support services, the Virtual Outpatient Therapist helps RCA clients to develop tools that support their recovery journey.
Specific Responsibilities :
Completes intake Biopsychosocial Assessments, including all electronic forms required by RCA, MDPH and / or third-party payorsEvaluates clients’ mental and physical health and / or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment and articulates clinical rationale for recommended level of careWorks with clients to develop realistic and time limited treatment goals. Completes treatment plans within required timeframe within PHP, IOP and GOP levels of care.Reviews and recommends treatment options with clients, including their families, if willingUtilizes recognized therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, psychoanalytic, motivational interviewing, and stages of changePerforms individual, group, couples and family therapy and education sessionsDocuments all work in the RCA Electronic Health Record, Avatar.Performs basic case management tasks when necessary. Refer clients to outside resources, services and support groupsPerforms Utilization Review tasks with third party payors if necessaryHelps clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their mental health disorders or modify their behaviorWorks with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their positive mental healthTeaches families about mental health or behavior disorders and helps them develop strategies to cope with those problemsPerforms any other job-related duties as assigned.Education and Experience :
Master’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or another related human services field required.Appropriate state licensure (Psychologist, Psych APN, LCSW, LPC or LMFT) required.Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare settings serving culturally diverse populations preferred.Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the clinical interventions.Understands need for and always maintains appropriate confidentiality when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patients.Competencies :
Customer Service : Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available.Problem Solving : Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges.Communication Proficiency : Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles, and ability to choose appropriate, effective ways to communicate to different audiences in diverse situations.Project Management : Coordinates the diverse components of the project by balancing scope, time, cost and quality.