OPBH Primary Therapist - Full Time
On-site · Gardnerville, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Therapist for the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic provides quality and organized psychotherapy (individual, group and family) and social services for identified clients and families, with emphasis on treatment and discharge planning. Responsibilities include assessing clients to develop individualized plans of care; delivering therapy; coordinating discharge planning/aftercare; maintaining documentation; ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy laws; leading support groups; and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires licensure-eligible/supported clinicians with master’s-level training, demonstrated de-escalation and crisis-intervention skills, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid practices, and ongoing CEU credit; the position supports program quality, data collection, and adherence to CVH policies. Benefits and retention programs are highlighted in the posting, and the work location is Gardnerville, NV.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a mental Health field from an accredited graduate school or a degree that supports an alternative acceptable licensure
- CPC, LMFT, LCSW full unrestricted licensure acceptable for Master’s-level clinicians
- BLS Certification (or able to obtain within 90-days of hire)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification (or able to obtain within 90-days of hire)
- Ability to be credentialed with all CVH payors within six (6) months of hire
- Three (3) years of clinical experience providing individual, group and family therapy, including crisis intervention/management
- Outpatient clinic and/or IOP experience preferred
- Must meet any applicable state certification standards
- Demonstrated skills in de-escalation, negotiation, communication, conflict resolution, interdisciplinary collaboration, care/case management, creative problem solving, and critical thinking
- Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid practices and insurance requirements as they relate to continuing care
- Knowledge of outpatient behavioral health services, including community and organizational resources, and client care process
- Knowledge of medications commonly used in mental health and familiarity with medical terminology and conditions as these impact treatment and discharge needs
- Basic knowledge of quality improvement/utilization management relating to third-party payers
- Organizational, verbal, interpersonal, client relations, analytical, grammar/spelling, reading/comprehension of written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, and computer skills
- Knowledge of effective individual and team communication techniques
- Knowledge of corporate compliance practices
- Participation in regular treatment team meetings and clinical supervision
- Maintain required Continuing Education (CEU) connected to state license
- Represent the program at educational meetings as requested by management
- Work cooperatively with management to ensure that all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and standards are met, including state licensure requirements
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