Outpatient Therapist

Join Chimes and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services educational employment vocational residential habilitative and behavioral health are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative responsive solutions.

Compensation: $85000

Schedule: Varies based on clinical needs

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

COMPETENCIES:
Organizational Awareness
Leadership
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Initiative
Integrity
Job Knowledge
Interpersonal Skills Cooperation Collaboration
Communication Skills
Commitment to Diversity/Inclusion
Fiscal Management

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):
The above Competencies are met and measured through the following job functions:

Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and
policy/procedures.
Report to direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required in a timely and
comprehensive manner.
Complete all personally required trainings as per Professional Development Plan.
Submit to Human Resources in a timely manner copies of all required documentation regarding
degree licenses certifications clearances and formal trainings.
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification in the designated state(s) of service.
Provide direct clinical service delivery as defined by the program description best practice
standards and in full compliance with licensure standards.
Provide quality services based on established best practice principles of care.
Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery.
Maintain professional relationship with clients payers and community support service
representatives.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with other local providers client advocacy groups and client support systems.
Participate in agency committees to develop and implement program/service enhancement.
Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations as necessary in a timely manner.
Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation.
Conduct formal clinical assessments of newly admitted clients.
Develop and oversee the implementation of treatment plans.
Provide crisis assessment and stabilization services as clinically necessary.
Maintain knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities including their symptoms treatment and
social implications.
Conduct individual family or group therapy as clinically indicated including maintaining a
clinically appropriate balance between treatment modalities.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation including but not limited to progress notes
treatment plans and discharge summaries.
Participate in all required individual and peer supervision as well as all applicable program staff
meetings.

SECONDARY FUNCTION(S):
Perform data entry.
Prepare clinical charts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Reports to: Coordinator
Supervises: None

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Experience and/or Education:
Masters degree in a clinical discipline (i.e. clinical or counseling psychology clinical social
work) for mental health therapists.
Bachelors degree in a behavioral health discipline for substance abuse therapists.
One year of experience in the behavioral health field for mental health therapists.
Two years of experience working with clients with addictions for substance abuse therapists.
License or certification preferred but not required.
Co-occurring professional certification strongly encouraged

Physical requirements:
Ability to communicate on telephone
Ability to write
Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions
Ability to work with little direct supervision
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to manipulate numbers
Ability to speak
Ability to type
Ability to read
Ability to understand technical written material
Ability to use a computer
Full awareness of environmental stimuli

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer additional related experience and/or education may be
substituted in lieu of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.

Required Experience:

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