Outpatient Psychotherapist (LCSW(A)/LCMHC(A) – Body & Soul Total Wellness, PLLC – Thomasville, NC

POSITION SUMMARY: Body & Soul Total Wellness (BSTW) is a prominent outpatient mental health practice whose treatment team is the primary interface for clients to access outpatient psychotherapy and emotional support. We are seeking Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors with private practice experience. The ideal candidate is credentialed with and/or has recently submitted the necessary credentialing paperwork to enroll as a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) with Sandhills Center, Cardinal Innovations & Blue Cross Blue Shield. The ideal candidate has the communication and attunement skills necessary to build long withstanding therapeutic relationships with clients and establish effective collaborative working relationships among other health care professionals, community partners and customers associated with BSTW. The ideal candidate is familiar with practice management software and comfortable with engaging on social media platforms for marketing purposes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to the BSTW Client Discovery Policy as outlined in the BSTW Staff Handbook to include health insurance verification assurance, consents and completion of comprehensive clinical assessments for clients presenting with mental health and co-occurring disorders to include determining appropriate level of care in conjunction with treatment plan development.

Provide weekly/biweekly emotional support to clients as deemed medically necessary during individual therapy sessions and/or during group therapy sessions, virtually and/or in office. Maintain a caseload of no less than 25 individual clients and facilitate at least one group of preference at all times, virtually and/or in office.

Monitor client progress and document clinical findings in client records within seven days of service using practice management software, Simple Practice. Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and/or client information in a professional manner per the BSTW Medical Records in Paper Form Policy and as outlined in the BSTW Staff Handbook.

Participate in weekly/monthly clinical case conference supervision with the Clinical Director and/or Assistant Clinical Director as needed. Associate levels must obtain clinical supervision towards full licensure from BSTW.

Maintain and establish collaborative working relationships with community partners, programs and other healthcare professionals to enhance client continuity and coordination of care. Also, to support ongoing efforts to maintain a steady stream of referrals as outlined in the BSTW Independent Contractor Agreement.

Enhance established departmental Policies and Procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and customer service standards; perform all duties and services in full compliance with BSTW standards.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree within the Social Work or Counseling field. Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor within good standing with their respective board.

Credentialing with Sandhills Center, Cardinal Innovations and Blue Cross Blue Shield as an Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) is currently completed and/or has been submitted for enrollment approval by each network is required.

Maintain a caseload of no less than 25 people for individual therapy and operate a minimum of one group sessions of preference at all times, virtually and/or in office is required.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of mental health/co-occurring diagnosis, treatment and prevention; counseling and intervention techniques within a private practice setting; the dynamics of interpersonal relationships; and community resources/programs virtually and in person.

Two-year work experience minimum in the field of mental health is preferred. Previous experience with ethically and culturally diverse populations.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software, Google Docs and Electronic Medical Records systems is required.

Experience working with contact management platforms such insurance companies for mental health benefit verification is required.

Experience with engaging on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram for the purpose of community engagement and marketing is required.

Enjoys taking on any tasks that come their way and can work on multiple projects at once.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our clinicians and and clients as safe as possible we have teletherapy and socially distant options available. For those who wish to be seen in person face coverings and hand sanitizer is provided.

Contract Length:

Contract Renewal:

Work Location:

  • Multiple locations

Hours per week:

Company’s website:

  • www.bodyandsoultotalwellness.com

Company’s Facebook page:

  • facebook.com/bodysoultotalwellness

Work Remotely:

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Virtual meetings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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