Outpatient Therapist

Chimes Holcomb offers a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented atmosphere with a focus on evidence-based practices. Regular training and free CEUs offered. Supervision for licensure available. Differential pay for administrative duties. 10 holidays per year Full-Time and Part-Time 1 employees. PTO available for employees working 25-40 hours per week. See below for additional benefits.

Role Description: In this role the Outpatient Therapist will provide diagnostic assessments and individual, family and group psychotherapy to our clients. Holcomb serves a diverse population, covering the entire age and diagnostic spectrum.

Position: Outpatient Therapist

Schedule: Full-Time and Part-Time Available

Program: Mental Health

Location: Allentown, PA.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:  It is the responsibility of the Outpatient Therapist to conduct individual, group and family therapy, as clinically appropriate, with outpatient clients. Regular training and free CEUs offered. Supervision for licensure available.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

• Utilize education and knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities, symptoms, treatments and social implications to provide therapy to individuals and families.
• 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.
• Provide the full provision of clinically indicated services and the supporting documentation based on established best practices of care and in full compliance with licensure standards.
• Maintain strong working relationships with other local providers, client advocacy groups and client support systems.
• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards.
• Maintain professional licensure and/or certification in the designated state(s) of service.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education: 

• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline (i.e., clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work) for mental health therapists. 

Minimum Experience: 

• Clinical Practicum must be completed.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Requirements: 

• License preferred.  

Required Clearances:  Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance, FBI clearance, Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Additional Requirements: Ability to communicate on telephone, write, speak, read, type, sit for long periods of time, work with little direct supervision, and use a computer.

Holcomb offers a generous benefit package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Benefits are available the first day of a new month after completing 30 days of employment. Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision are included. Paid holidays in addition to earned paid time off, 403(B) with company match, and 1 year salary of life insurance is available as well. Some benefits are available to employees working between 25-29 hours per week.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Holcomb personnel policies, procedures and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected class. Employment opportunities shall be made available for qualified handicapped applicants and reasonable accommodation shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.  Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.