Outpatient Therapist - Telehealth

Outpatient Therapist - Telehealth

Reports to: Clinical Director Outpatient Programs

Job Category: Salaried | Exempt | Full-Time 

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000/year DOE

Job Site: Remote/Home office (Colorado)

Work Schedule: M-F, 1-9 p.m.

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Therapist provides ongoing treatment and support for our clients through individual and group therapy sessions. Therapists assess the needs of clients, create treatment plans, and execute and evaluate those plans while ensuring the safety of clients. 

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree required with current State license or candidate status (e.g. LPCc, MFTC, LSW).
• LAC eligible.
• DORA-registered required.
• One plus year experience in an addictions and/or behavioral healthcare setting, residential treatment experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of “best practices” and evidence based behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Familiar with the 12 Step Program and the 12 Steps/12 Traditions. 
• State and federal licensure regulation knowledge. 
• Impeccable ethics and integrity. 
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, verbal and written. 
• Excellent listening skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of EMR and CRM. 
• Ability to take direction and make sound decisions. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients. 
• Provide care and compassion to staff and clients. 
• Cultural sensitivity. 
• Understanding of Telehealth requirements regarding therapy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate one-on-one and group therapy sessions.
• Complete service plans and updates for caseload.
• Monitor/observe Mouth Swab tests as needed and document appropriately. 
• Provide support services to individuals in treatment.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff.
• Contribute to clinical decisions, recognize and demonstrate treatment is a team effort.
• Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and person-focused treatment environment. 
• Ensure client safety and satisfaction. 
• Comprehend, follow, and enforce policies & procedures with clients. 
• Attend all required team meetings. 
• Communicate medical concerns to Medical Team.
• Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately. 
• Constant awareness and communication with clinical team, family members, and client.
• Complete documentation within time frames set by the organization’s policy as required by license and accreditation standards. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 compliance. 
• Adhere to organization’s policies & procedures, State & Federal law, OSHA, JCAHO, and BHA regulations & standards. 
• Represent the organization's mission and values.

Physical Requirements: 

•  Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, hear, speak.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.