Senior Outpatient Therapist I
Description
Clarvida
Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Outpatient Therapist I
Program(s):
State:
Population Served:
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
Outpatient Clinic
Pennsylvania
All populations
Clinical Supervisor
Exempt
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the provision of individual, family, and group therapy sessions for
consumers and assisting in the development of the outpatient clinical team to meet the demand of
services. This position will be responsible for providing ongoing clinical support to members of the
outpatient team and assisting outpatient staff in at-risk situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provision of therapy to consumers in individually recommended setting by providing therapy in
recommended setting by adhering to recommendations outlined in individual consumer treatment
plans.
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Develops individualized treatment plans by adhering to applicable county, state and federal standard
regulations when developing individualized treatment plans for consumers.
Develops transition and discharge planning by evaluating recovery and progress through treatment
goals, symptomology, and outcomes scales.
Participates in required meetings, evaluations, supervision and trainings by collaborating with all
members of the treatment team and participating, when necessary, in all required meetings,
assessments, evaluations, trainings and supervision, per agreement with supervisor.
Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills by completing psychosocial assessments at intake
and in ongoing intervals as outlined by program requirements; completing standardized assessments
and/or outcome-based measures.
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Evaluates individualized consumer-driven treatment plan reviews by completing on-going evaluation
of efficacy of treatment evaluations, via development of treatment plan reviews.
Provision of treatment of the whole person by providing service in collaboration with all team
members involved with the consumer, and with the understanding that treatment of the whole person
is crucial.
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Provides on-going clinical support to all members of the outpatient team by assisting in the initial
training, development, and mentoring of newly hired outpatient staff; by assisting in providing
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outpatient staff with consultation time/CC&C services to review treatment modalities and clinical
presentation of consumers.
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Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers by directing and assisting
outpatient staff in at-risk situations such as mandated reporting, involuntary commit procedures, duty
to warn, and crisis situations, as warranted.
Maintains assigned, planned schedule by following program guidelines to ensure regular service
provision and maintenance of caseload, per agreement with program supervisor
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Maintains a commitment to professional development by participating in on-going supervision,
training, and department and team meetings, as outlined by policies and procedures.
Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures by interacting professionally,
ethically, and respectfully with consumers, other team members – including family members, and co-
workers, at all times; following policy and procedure and maintaining appropriate professional
boundaries.
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Supports on-going and future business needs by completing other duties, as assigned, to effectively
support business priorities and processes.
OTHER DUTIES
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides on-going clinical support to all members of the outpatient team.
Assures the completion of supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies
and applicable laws, training, development, and mentoring of newly hired outpatient staff; by
assisting in providing outpatient staff with consultation time/CC&C services to review treatment
modalities and clinical presentation of consumers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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May be required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. May be required to occasionally
move about inside a home, school, community, clinic, or program office environment to provide
services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and
machinery. May be required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e.:
iPad, copier, printer). May be required to occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide services to
consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be
required to position self in appropriate physical proximity to provide services to consumer, support
employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to
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frequently communicate with consumers, employees and team members, or external sources in a way
that supports the company mission and enhances delivery and quality of services. May be required to
recognize and determine data and information pertinent to essential job functions. May be required to
frequently transport resources and materials required to provide quality services. May be exposed to a
variety of work settings, including home, school, community, clinic, and program office
environments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Home, school, community setting or outpatient clinic – as outlined in individual consumer treatment
plan.
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TRAVEL
Up to 100% of travel between appointment sites or other locations – as outlined in program
requirements.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or
similar clinical discipline.
o Must have a verified clinical practicum
At least 1 year of experience with either a CASSP service system, or employed by a licensed mental
health services agency, or subcontracted agency, or other master’s level mental health clinicians with
documents training in the field of behavioral modification techniques.
Actively participating in supervision toward a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes
mental health clinical experience (i.e. LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE •
None
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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None
QUALIFICATIONS •
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to
the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
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Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and
common fractions and decimals.
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Reasoning Ability
Must be able to make sound decisions to support consumers in a calm and timely manner; must be
able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon consumer needs, and react quickly to
prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to consumer behavior.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be proficient in use of electronic health record system.
Must be proficient in completion of psychosocial assessments.
Organization and attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION
AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):
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