Overview
Full time position. Join our dynamic outpatient mental health team as a dedicated Therapist, where your expertise will empower individuals and families to achieve mental wellness and resilience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive psychological support in a compassionate, client-centered environment. You will play a vital part in delivering evidence-based therapies, conducting assessments, and fostering positive change for diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Your work will be instrumental in promoting mental health recovery through innovative treatment modalities and collaborative care.

Possibility to move to full time, must be licensed in NC.

Duties

Conduct thorough clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems to accurately identify mental health conditions.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions incorporating modalities such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and other EBP’s).
Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with patient needs, including crisis intervention strategies and behavior management techniques.
Utilize telehealth platforms to deliver remote therapy sessions while maintaining HIPAA compliance and secure medical documentation practices.
Engage in case management activities to coordinate care with medical providers, social workers, educators, and community resources.
Document patient progress meticulously within electronic medical records, ensuring accurate medical terminology usage and adherence to CPT coding standards.
Facilitate specialized counseling for populations with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), PTSD, chronic pain conditions, gender issues, grief, addiction recovery, and geriatrics.
Participate in clinical research projects or data collection efforts aimed at advancing behavioral health practices.
Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis management protocols and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety.
Stay current with behavioral health trends by engaging in ongoing professional development and research activities.

Skills

Proven experience in psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, or applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Strong knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for accurate diagnosis documentation.
Expertise in crisis intervention and crisis management to support patients during acute episodes.
Skilled in working with children, adolescents, adults with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), geriatrics, or individuals facing trauma such as PTSD or grief.
Experience delivering telehealth services while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments using medical terminology and behavioral health best practices.
Familiarity with medical records management and CPT coding for billing purposes.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across outpatient clinics or inpatient settings when needed.
Knowledge of addiction counseling principles and gender issues counseling is a plus. Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate mental health services that transform lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a positive work environment dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $4,000.00 - $10,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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