What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Therapist position at Heritage Behavioral Health Center?
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WITH THIS POSITION
$5,000 - LCSW
$5,000 - LCPC
Full-time positions available, working with adults who are experiencing a mental illness or substance use disorder. Responsibilities include: assessments, counseling, treatment planning, case management, outpatient therapy, client-centered consultation, and working with case managers to ensure appropriate services are provided to their clientele.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in counseling and guidance, social work, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, or family therapy, the ability to obtain certification or licensure within 2 years, as well as education/experience to be able to function as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional), are required. The ability to function as LPHA (with credentials as a LCPC or LCSW), and previous experience working with the target populations, are highly recommended.
Candidates should be energetic and internally driven to assist the SPMI population succeed in obtaining their desired outcomes; therefore, a background of working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill population is vital to be successful.
Valid drivers license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required. Criminal background check and drug test will be completed prior to employment.
Heritage also offers the following with this position:
- Access to Federal Student Loan Forgiveness - Heritage is a National Health Service Corp Site, which provides federal student loan forgiveness for licensed counselors, nurses, social workers, and substance use professionals approved through their program. Additional information is available at nhsc.hrsa.gov.
- In house training and Continuing Education Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Clinical supervision to assist in obtaining licensure
- Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance program
- Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
- Retirement plan (403(b))
- Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost)
- Direct deposit of payroll check
- Reimbursement of approved work related expenses
