Licensed Outpatient Therapist; LPC​/LCSW

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide evaluation, treatment planning, and individual sessions based on clinical evaluations of targeted populations.

• Interview new patients
• Assess and treat patients
• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate
• Refer clients to specialists if necessary
• Contact rehabilitation centers or human service agencies
• Schedule and manage appointments
• Consult with Clinical Director on cases which overreach areas of own clinical competence
• Consult with Compliance Director on issues of compliance
• Help with clinical activities
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Clinical expertise: deep understanding of psychotherapy principles and techniques, including cognitive‑behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other evidence‑based modalities.
• Assessment and diagnosis: ability to conduct thorough assessments of clients’ mental health needs and diagnose any disorders that may be present.
• Counseling and therapy: ability to provide effective counseling and therapy to individuals, families, and groups using evidence‑based interventions.
• Cultural competency: strong understanding of cultural differences and ability to provide culturally sensitive care.
• Communication and collaboration: excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers.
• Professionalism and ethics: adherence to ethical guidelines, maintenance of confidentiality, and high degree of professionalism and integrity.

(a) Each outpatient therapist shall meet the following qualifications:

• Meet criteria for being a Mental Health Professional according to § 5200.3 of the PA code.
• Trained in a generally recognized clinical discipline including psychiatry, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation or activity therapies.
• If the clinical discipline is not one of the above, documentation proving the clinical nature of the degree is required.
• Current licensure in the Commonwealth in a generally recognized mental health discipline.
• Mental health clinical experience.

(b) Each outpatient therapist requires original clearances with no convictions that would prohibit hire under the Child Protective Services Law. These include:

• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• State Police criminal background check
• Federal criminal history background check

• Knowledge of mental health disorders and evidence‑based treatment modalities.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in HIPAA.
• Self‑care and stress management practices to prevent burnout.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job in the office or the community, the employee is occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time.

The position is based out of surrounding area school districts and the Slatington office.

• No supervisory responsibility
• Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
• Directly responsible for supervising non‑exempt, clerical, or office administrative personnel
• Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
• Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees

• Program Policies and Procedures
• Application of HIPAA in Behavioral Health
• Confidentiality and Ethics
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention
• Cultural Awareness
• Ethics and Corporate Compliance
• Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training
• Fire Safety
• Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania
• Recognizing and Responding to a Person in Crisis
• Safety and Infection Control Procedures
• Sexual Harassment
• Supporting Client Rights for Paraprofessionals in Behavioral Health

All background checks and clearances required by NDTC must be obtained prior to start of employment.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.