Clarvida - Pennsylvania·Pottsville, Pennsylvania
The therapist is responsible for providing individual and family therapy sessions while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. They must also coordinate care with team members and respond to crisis situations to ensure consumer safety.
Job Title: Outpatient Therapist (Mental Health Professional)
Program(s): Outpatient Clinic/School Based Mental Health
State: Pennsylvania
Population Served: All populations
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This position is responsible for the provision of individual and family therapy sessions for consumers assigned to each caseload. This position also ensures completion of required clinical documentation related to individual caseloads in a timely manner.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills by completing psychosocial assessments at in-take and in on-going intervals as outlined by program requirements; completing standardized assessments and/or outcome based measures.
Developments individualized treatment plans by adhering to applicable county, state and federal standard regulations when developing individualized treatment plans for consumers
Provision of therapy to consumers in individually recommended setting by providing therapy in recommended setting by adhering to recommendations outlined in individual consumer treatment plans
Provision of treatment of the whole person by providing service in collaboration with all team members involved with the consumer, and with the understanding that treatment of the whole person is crucial
Evaluates individualized consumer-drive treatment plan reviews by completing on-going evaluation of efficacy of treatment evaluations, via development of treatment plan reviews
Develops transition and discharge planning by evaluating recovery and progress through treatment goals, symptomology
Completes all required clinical documentation by completing progress notes per service, including necessary signatures, discharge summaries, incident reports, treatment reviews via electronic health record system
Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers by committing to ensuring the safety of the consumer, and the proper utilization of de-escalation skills, when needed
Maintains assigned, planned schedule by following program guidelines to ensure regular service provision and maintenance of caseload, per agreement with program supervisor
Manages and supports coordination of care through routine conversations and referrals when needed (i.e. natural supports identified by the consumer, outside referrals, PCPs, school districts, etc.)
Maintains a commitment to professional development by participating in on-going supervision, training, and department and team meetings, as outlined by policies and procedures
Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures by interacting professionally, ethically, and respectfully with consumers, other team members – including family members, and co-workers, at all times; following policy and procedure and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Supports on-going and future business needs by completing other duties, as assigned, to effectively support business priorities and processes
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. May be required to occasionally move about inside a home, school, community, clinic, or program office environment to provide services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e.: iPad, copier, printer). May be required to occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to position self in appropriate physical proximity to provide services to consumer, support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery. May be required to frequently communicate with consumers, employees and team members, or external sources in a way that supports the company mission and enhances delivery and quality of services. May be required to recognize and determine data and information pertinent to essential job functions. May be required to frequently transport resources and materials required to provide quality services. May be exposed to a variety of work settings, including home, school, community, clinic, and program office environments.
• Language Skills
Must be able to make sound decisions to support consumers in a calm and timely manner; must be able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon consumer needs, and react quickly to prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to consumer behavior
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Outpatient Therapist Revised 11/2020
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a clinical discipline such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling. Proficiency in electronic health record systems and the ability to conduct psychosocial assessments are required.
Market context
Outpatient Therapist roles in Pennsylvania are typically in steady demand across community mental health, behavioral health, and private practice settings, especially for candidates who can manage caseloads and documentation reliably. These positions are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical judgment, licensure or eligibility, and comfort with coordinated care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then confirm the exact licensure expectations and preferred therapy modalities before applying.
