About this opportunity
Methodist Family Health lists this Outpatient Clinic Therapist-Hot Springs (Part-time or Contract) opportunity in hot springs national park, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Outpatient Therapist Position
Under the supervision and direction of the Program Coordinator or Clinical Director and Outpatient Administrator, the outpatient therapist will provide direct mental health services to the clients and families of Methodist Family Health (MFH) in a clinic and/or school-based and community setting. The clientele includes children, adolescents, adults (clinic only) and their families. If you are interested in working in a smaller setting with a team of positive and strong professionals and administrative supports (Office Manager, UR, QBHP, etc.); and your input for program development, and creativity are encouraged and valued, then this position and organization may be ideal for you. At Methodist Family Health, we take pride in our work and helping others through our mission to give the best possible care to those who may need our help and to treat the whole person: behaviorally, emotionally, and spiritually. For questions or more information, please contact the Program Coordinator, Tracee Paulson, at .
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide direct clinical services that includes, but are not limited to diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapies and crisis intervention.
Develop treatment plans in cooperation with clients, families and treatment team members and perform reviews/updates specific to organization policies and procedures, state and federal regulations.
Participate in departmental and program treatment team meetings, staff meetings, trainings and supervision.
Work with administrative support and utilization review staff to facilitate scheduling, prior and continuing authorizations for services, and transfers/discharges.
Complete all clinical and administrative processes, including documentation, in compliance with organization, department and program policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations (Medicaid, Joint Commission, insurance, etc.) as it relates to content and timeframes for assessments, treatment plans and review, progress notes, services provided, billing, meeting direct care expectations, etc.
Provide timely communication verbally and in writing with supervisor, colleagues, clients, families, schools, courts, other professionals within and outside the organization, etc. This includes returning phone calls, writing letters, emails, etc.
Work with other professionals and programs within the MFH continuum of care and/or other outside organizations and agencies to coordinate the best and most appropriate treatment for MFH clients including transfers and referrals to other programs or agencies as needed.
Assist in preparation for, and help to maintain compliance with state and federal licensing and accreditation regulations (i.e. Medicaid, Joint Commission, Dept. of Human Services, Dept. of Health, etc.) as appropriate and needed.
Maintain professional licensure by completing required continuing education and providing copies of updated license and CEU certificates to Human Resources.
Specific to School-Based: Participates in school-based family service or referral meetings, IEP & 504 conferences, parent-teacher conferences, open houses, in-service trainings, school and district committees, etc. Assist with evaluating students in the district, not MFH clients, who are in crisis and may need acute hospitalization. Provide ongoing consultation and support to teachers, principals and counselors.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field
Licensed, in good standing, by Arkansas Professional Board as an LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LPE, LPE-I, PhD
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in a school-based or community based behavioral health setting
Experience working with at-risk youth
Trauma Focused CBT certified or in progress
Other specialized training/certification or in progress (i.e. play therapy, EMDR, etc.)
Ability to be flexible with schedule
Benefits Available:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurances & other supplemental Plans
401K with employer match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care
Student Loan Forgiveness (for eligible full-time employees)
Employee Discount Programs
Clinical supervision for license provided or reimbursement
CEU assistance
Performance Incentives
Additional Mandatory Requirements:
Ability to document accurately and professionally
Must be physically capable to receive verbal and written directions
Remains current in Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, CPR & First Aid
Must be willing and able to work with all patients of Methodist Family Health, regardless of gender
Must have good auditory, visual and olfactory ability
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Must be able to maintain effective audio, visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office equipment and other treatment equipment.
Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a computer to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen, chart or other treatment items
Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, stoop
Flu shot is mandatory and required for all positions (subject to qualified exemptions)
Worksite address
hot springs national park, AR, 71913, US
Who can apply
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