Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist, Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education : Graduate of an accredited college or university with at least a master’s degree in a behavioral science discipline (must be independently licensed to practice in Arkansas- LCSW or LPC).
• Experience : Licensed in Arkansas as a Mental Health Professional with at least two years post-master’s experience in psychiatric or mental health setting. Must have completed hospital and clinic orientation period in order to act as a team leader.
• Skills : The therapist must possess effective communication skills and must demonstrate leadership ability and interest in professional growth. Must be readily adaptable to changing physician / practice demands, without deterioration under stress; and must have a basic concept of customer service, scheduling, and counseling. The therapist must possess demonstrated knowledge, training and skills necessary and appropriate to the patient-specific population. Therapist must be able to set priorities and effectively delegate / coordinate interdisciplinary care based on the needs of the patient and clinic.
• Working Relationships : Ability to function with minimum supervision and interface appropriately with healthcare team.
• Safety Sensitive : YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and / or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position

DESCRIPTION :

The Therapist will provide quality individual and other therapies using professional standards, and according to their licensure and or certification. The therapist will complete assessment / treatment with a variety of diagnostic tools, following best practices.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY :

In performing job functions associate will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, as well as Unity Health policies and procedures.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCE :

Clinical Services :