Outpatient Mental Health Professional

Purpose of Position

The Mental Health Professional (Therapist/MHP) will be responsible for providing functions related to the delivery of Mental Health/Behavioral Health care to assigned adult and youth clients. Services provided will include Intake Assessment, Treatment Planning, Individual/Family/Group Therapy, Psychoeducation, Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization.

Functions:

Clinical:

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments for assigned adults and youth.
• Determine service need(s) and medical necessity.
• Formulate comprehensive treatment plans that are individualized to the individual/family’s specific treatment needs and are based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Utilize various, best-practice therapy modalities of treatment.
• Provide Individual/Family/Group therapy services to promote optimum mental health and overall well-being.
• Provide Psychoeducation to education individuals and families on services provided and mental health diagnosis.
• Provide clinical consultation and work in partnership with individuals and families, other staff members and community stakeholders in carrying out the goals and objectives of the treatment plan.
• Refer individuals inquiring about services or in service to appropriate community agencies and resources.
• Prepare and maintained all state, local, federal and company documentation, treatment records and reports.
• Provide QBHP Supervision and Observation as outlined by Agency and PASSE policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ensure health, safety and welfare of consumers through service coordination and oversight:

• Ensure all approved services for the consumers are provided in accordance with their treatment plan as agreed to by the consumer, his/her guardian (as appropriate), treatment team, and other consumer identified stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals and families served related to treatment as well as all service records in accordance with all applicable HIPPA and confidentiality laws, rules and regulations.
• Act as advocate for those receiving therapy services to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Compliance with Federal, State and Agency Policy and Procedures:

• Ensure compliance with Agency Policy and Procedures as related to provision of clinical services.

Records/Reports/Documentation:

• Ensure that documentation of service planning, authorization, billing and provision is completed in a manner consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/definitions/laws.
• Ensure adherence to confidentiality of records and documentation consistent with HIPPA guidelines.
• Ensure that incident reports are completed and submitted to appropriate state/local agencies, consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State rules/laws.
• Ensure that confidential information is released consistent with Agency Policy and Procedures and State and Federal laws.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• Candidate must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional in the State of Arkansas.
• Experience working in the mental health field preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license as driving is essential to the job.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a treatment team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

**THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION**

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $42.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

License/Certification:

• License to practice therapy in the state of Arkansas (Required)

Work Location: In person

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