Outpatient Therapist - Independent
RiverValley Behavioral Health·Owensboro, Kentucky
RiverValley Behavioral Health·Owensboro, Kentucky
The Outpatient Therapist provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals, couples, and families while conducting assessments and treatment planning. They collaborate with mental health professionals and maintain detailed clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Completes and maintains accurate, timely, and confidential records, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and discharge summaries per agency and regulatory standards. Documents all services provided in a manner that is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals.
Staff
Development
Activities: Engages in ongoing professional development through training, workshops, and conferences. Stays current on best practices, new research, and developments in the field of behavioral health treatment.
Attends and participates in required meetings and agency training
Other: In collaboration with Supervisor, develops a set schedule of work hours and corresponding caseload size. Changes to schedule made in collaboration with supervisor based on clinician availability and agency need. Completes other administrative support duties and special projects as developed and assigned.
QualificationsEducation and
Experience: Master’s degree in human services or health-related field (including, but not limited to counseling, social work, psychology, etc.) Independent certification or licensure as required by the Kentucky state board of the appropriate discipline to provide clinical services (i.e., LPCC, LCSW, LPP, PsyD, PhD, LCADC, LMFT, etc.) Any candidate who can meet state requirements to provide clinical services within their field will be considered.
Skills and
Abilities: Strong therapeutic skills, including familiarity with a range of therapeutic modalities Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a human services or health-related field and possess independent licensure/certification required by the Kentucky state board. Strong therapeutic skills and familiarity with EHR systems are preferred.
Market context
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