Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert mental health counseling and therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Your expertise will help individuals navigate mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve overall well-being. This position offers an engaging opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through evidence-based practices and personalized care.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide individual, couples, and family therapy sessions employing modalities such as psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and EMDR.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage acute mental health emergencies effectively while ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate case management plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Maintain accurate medical records and document all patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
- Engage in clinical research initiatives to enhance treatment approaches and contribute to the advancement of behavioral health practices.
- Offer specialized counseling services addressing PTSD care, addiction counseling, grief counseling, chronic pain management, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
- Facilitate intake assessments for new patients, ensuring thorough understanding of their history and presenting issues.
- Utilize telehealth platforms to deliver remote therapy sessions while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Skills
- Extensive experience in psychotherapy techniques including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral therapy.
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing and crisis management to support patients through challenging situations.
- Strong background in outpatient mental health services.
- Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9 & ICD-10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and familiarity with medical terminology related to behavioral health.
- Ability to conduct diagnostic evaluations for mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use issues.
- Experience in hospital or outpatient clinic settings with a focus on patient care and medical records management.
- Skilled in social work principles, case management strategies, behavior management techniques, and group therapy facilitation.
- Competence in crisis intervention tactics for managing acute mental health episodes effectively.
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance standards to ensure confidentiality of patient information during all aspects of care delivery. Join us as a Mental Health Therapist if you’re passionate about empowering individuals on their journey toward mental wellness! Your expertise will help foster resilience within our communities through compassionate care grounded in evidence-based practices.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $93,600.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
