Mental Health Therapist

Position:Mental Health Therapist

Compensation: $30.00/hour

Employment Type:Part time - Weekdays 3:30pm-8:30pm

Reports To:Director of Practice Operations

What We Offer:

• Top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match for a total of 11%
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off: Personal Vacation & Sick; Paid Holidays

Who We Are:

The Arc Mercer is a trusted leader in providing comprehensive support and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Mercer County. For over 70 years we have been dedicated to creating a more inclusive community by empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. At The Arc Mercer we dont just talk about change - we build it. Our mission-driven team thrives on innovation inclusivity and impact.

Job Summary:The Arc Mercer is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental HealthTherapistto join our healthcare center team. This position will provide essential clinical services to individuals with special needs in the Greater Mercer County area. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will work alongside experienced physicians psychiatrists nurse practitioners and licensed counselors to deliver high-quality care to clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting assessments developing personalized treatment plans providing individual and group therapy and collaborating with a team to ensure effective client progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to clients through one-on-one and group therapy sessions.
• Assess client presenting problems and disorders and provide accurate diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of providers to evaluate all contributing psychiatric factors affecting clients conditions.
• Monitor and measure the progress and effectiveness of treatment making adjustments as needed.
• Ensure the accurate documentation of all sessions in accordance with program policies.
• Coordinate and schedule assessments and intake for new consumers.
• Engage clients support systems in their treatment and progress planning.
• Facilitate and complete various therapeutic programs including family therapy group therapy and one-on-one therapy.
• Conduct 40-45 therapy sessions weekly.
• Complete all tasks in a timely and accurate manner ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Establish and work towards achieving realistic goals for each consumer.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding program details support staff and family participants.
• Travel to other facilities as needed to provide treatment programming.
• Attend Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings and provide valuable feedback.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate level Social Work/LPC or equivalent.
• Ability to plan organize and prioritize tasks effectively working with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
• Experience with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with incident-to-billing is a plus.
• You will be able to complete your required clinical hourwhile working
• Goal to sit for LSW/LPC licensure upon completion of required hours.
• Supervision will be provided by the agency by an LCSW with CSS (Clinical Supervision Status).
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record (no more than three suspensions or points in the past three years).

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Pre-Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check drug screening physical exam PPD test and verification of an acceptable driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.