Licensed Therapist

Treatment Plan Oversight: Author, review, and clinically sign off on Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) and treatment goals, ensuring they meet strict state Medicaid and managed care rules. [1 [https://www.primewest.org/join-our-network/eligible-providers/ot-pt-slp], 2 [https://www.norcocmh.org/services-support/], 3 [https://allaroundaba.com/blog/medicaid-coverage-for-aba-therapy-in-illinois/], 4 [https://www.cpcoalition.org/leadership-team]]

Multi-Disciplinary Leadership: Provide clinical consultation and guidance to the Qualified Professionals (QPs) and Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) on the care team to ensure alignment of interventions. [1 [https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Mountain-Park-Health-Center/Job/Licensed-Professional-Counselor/-in-Phoenix,AZ?jid=76e523be0a068d5b]]

Crisis Psychotherapy: Deliver immediate clinical triage, stabilization, and crisis psychotherapy during acute psychiatric or substance-related episodes. [1 [https://basepointbreakthrough.com/texas/north-richland-hills/], 2 [https://www.apaservices.org/practice/medicare/medicare-payment/billing]]

Compliant Time-Tracking: Meticulously document all direct clinical encounters and therapeutic interventions in 15-minute billable increments matching H2021 code standards. [1 [https://www.indeed.com/q-remote-clinical-program-director-l-texas-jobs.html]]

Audit-Ready Documentation: Complete clinical progress notes, transition summaries, and discharge plans within [24 hours] of service delivery in accordance with state licensing board regulations. [1 [https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/licensed-therapists-at-texas-care-center-4442415264]]

Required Qualifications • Licensure

• Current, unrestricted active state license to practice independently as a mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LCAS, or state-specific equivalents). Provisionally licensed applicants (e.g., LCSWA, LCMHCA) may be considered depending on agency supervisory capacity.
• Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related human services field from an accredited university.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and an excellent driving record for community field travel.
• Pre-Employment
• Screening: Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check, sex offender registry screening, and healthcare exclusion list verification (OIG). [1 [https://www.ncblcmhc.org/Licensure/Applying/LCMHC], 2 [https://micsmentalhealth.com/understanding-therapist-credentials-and-why-they-matter/], 3 [https://www.monster.com/jobs/q-mental-health-jobs-l-dallas-tx], 4 [https://www.indeed.com/q-provisional-lpc-l-chicago,-il-jobs.html], 5 [https://www.indeed.com/q-human-services-l-concord,-nc-jobs.html]]

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience working with high-acuity adult or youth populations in community mental health settings (e.g., ACT, IOP, or crisis stabilization). [1 [https://www.indeed.com/q-pre-licensed-clinical-therapist-l-tennessee-jobs.html], 2 [https://advhealth.com/programs/mental-health-treatment/iop/], 3 [https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/iowa/Iowa-Admin-Code-r-441-25-6], 4 [https://www.indeed.com/q-mental-health-counseling-l-cleveland,-oh-jobs.html]]
• Specialized Training: Certified in specific evidence-based practices (such as TF-CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing) and experienced with local Medicaid managed care authorization processes. [1 [https://www.stldbt.com/therapy-services-st-louis], 2 [https://lmvcounseling.com/substance-abuse-counseling-wilmington/], 3 [https://www.athomecounseling.org/services-1], 4 [https://www.indeed.com/q-mental-health-counselor-l-new-york,-ny-jobs.html]]

Compensation & Travel Reimbursement • Travel Reimbursement

This position requires travel within the community to meet clients where they are. The agency provides standard mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate for all approved, job-related community transit and client visits. [1 [https://www.tealhq.com/job/clinical-therapist_7ea1acae6ff3b78f2483ce478446f03d8b067]]

• Physical Demands & Work Environment
• Split work environment including an office clinical setting, remote telehealth capabilities, and mobile community-based field work (homes, shelters, community centers). [1 [https://guildservices.org/services/homeless-outreach/]]