Outpatient Clinician Contractor

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OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

Skilled Independent Contractor will provide trauma-informed therapy to underserved populations on-site at community-based mental health outpatient clinic. This includes diagnostic assessments and individual group and family therapy for a diverse caseload of individuals (4 years of age and older) experiencing a variety of behavioral health issues.

FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide weekly client-centered trauma-informed individual group and family therapy as per the specifications outlined in the contract.
2. With the individuals consent make concerted effort to engage identified support system in treatment.
3. Provide initial and ongoing assessment of presenting issues diagnostic impressions and recommended course of treatment.
4. Create treatment plan and routinely monitor progress in collaboration with client.
5. Coordinate care with other involved professionals (including psychiatry case managers primary care physicians etc) to ensure continuity of care.
6. Enter intake and therapy appointments into electronic medical records at least 48 hours in advance.
7. Maintain accurate records of performance metrics and time spent including minimum billing expectations commensurate with scheduled hours. This includes entering progress notes within 3 days of service including supportive documentation (e.g. treatment plans safety plans case management notes briefs triage notes discharge summaries no show or cancellation notes).
8. Encourage clients consistent attendance by routinely reviewing attendance policy and providing weekly reminder calls. Discharge inactive cases in a timely manner to promote access.
9. Provide linkage to identified resources as needed. This may include referrals for expanded mental health programming including Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Drug & Alcohol (D&A) Blended Case Management (BCM) Psychiatry or community services.
10. Provide crisis intervention including safety planning as needed. This includes follow up and coordination of care when individuals go to the CRC or acute level of care.
11. Attend all staff group supervisions and individual supervisions as required.
12. Meet weekly billable requirements as agreed upon.
13. Complete all mandatory trainings to maintain state CBH and NIAC credentialing; maintains all Continuing Education for licenses or certifications.
14. Complete all mandatory training to maintain state CBH and NIAC credentialing. This includes obtaining Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) training or other training as requested and actively participating in appropriate EBP consultation group(s) that are held for one hour/month (if applicable).
15. Communicate regularly with clinical supervisor to discuss current caseload weekly productivity and any relevant clinical or administrative questions or concerns to ensure the delivery of services accordingly.
16. Function in full compliance with all agency policies/procedures and federal state and local laws.
17. Participate in Interacts Compliance Program including reporting suspected violations of the compliance program or applicable laws or regulations to immediate supervisor or Deputy Director of Continuous Quality Improvement.
18. Maintain necessary clearances continuing education licenses and certifications to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
19. Promote a safe work environment that embraces Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA).
20. Manage own tax and financial affairs.
21. Other duties as assigned.

PAYMENT:

1. Agency will provide office space and support services including clinical supervision administrative assistance phone and computer IT support office supplies and access to RELIAS for training and professional development.
2. Contractor will be paid an agreed upon rate per hour for billable services provided.
3. Contractor will submit invoices for billable services by the end of business day on Mondays. All required paperwork (including progress notes and up-to-date treatment plans must be completed) before the program supervisor will sign-off on invoices. Services delivered without a corresponding progress note or current treatment plan may not be paid. Late invoices (30 days after service delivery) must be approved by the program administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Contractors must meet one of the following criteria:
   1. Masters or Doctoral degree in Human Services field.

(i) Has a graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree programincludes a clinical practicum.

(ii) Has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

(iii) Is licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.

1. Clinical license not required but preferred.
2. Ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
3. Previous experience providing behavioral health therapy to adults preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Required to show proof of Liability Insurance.
2. Must have valid Childline PA Criminal History FBI Clearances prior to seeing clients.
3. Willingness to be trained in EBPs that are appropriate to current caseload/clientele with preference to candidates already trained in CBT TF-CBT PCIT or another EBP.
4. Upon licensure a willingness to undergo credentialing for major insurances.

Interact Offers Benefits to Their Employees Who Work 30 Hours. These Benefits Include:

• Paid training
• Referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance

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