Outpatient Clinician Contractor
13 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description Position Type: Independent Contractor OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: Skilled, Independent Contractor will provide trauma-informed therapy to underserved populations on-site at community-based mental health outpatient clinic. This includes diagnostic assessments and individual, group, and family therapy for a diverse caseload of individuals (4 years of age and older) experiencing a variety of behavioral health issues. FUNCTIONS: • Provide weekly client-centered, trauma-informed, individual, group, and family therapy as per the specifications outlined in the contract., • With the individual’s consent, make concerted effort to engage identified support system in treatment., • Provide initial and ongoing assessment of presenting issues, diagnostic impressions, and recommended course of treatment., • Create treatment plan and routinely monitor progress in collaboration with client., • Coordinate care with other involved professionals (including psychiatry, case managers, primary care physicians, etc) to ensure continuity of care., • Enter intake and therapy appointments into electronic medical records at least 48 hours in advance., • Maintain accurate records of performance metrics and time spent including minimum billing expectations commensurate with scheduled hours. This includes entering progress notes within 3 days of service, including supportive documentation (e.g., treatment plans, safety plans, case management notes, briefs, triage notes, discharge summaries, no show or cancellation notes)., • Encourage client’s consistent attendance by routinely reviewing attendance policy and providing weekly reminder calls. Discharge inactive cases in a timely manner to promote access., • Provide linkage to identified resources as needed. This may include referrals for expanded mental health programming including Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Drug & Alcohol (D&A), Blended Case Management (BCM), Psychiatry or community services., • Provide crisis intervention including safety planning as needed. This includes follow up and coordination of care when individuals go to the CRC or acute level of care., • Attend all staff group supervisions and individual supervisions as required., • Meet weekly billable requirements as agreed upon., • Complete all mandatory trainings to maintain state, CBH, and NIAC credentialing; maintains all Continuing Education for licenses or certifications., • Complete all mandatory training to maintain state, CBH, and NIAC credentialing. This includes obtaining Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) training or other training as requested and actively participating in appropriate EBP consultation group(s), that are held for one hour/month (if applicable)., • Communicate regularly with clinical supervisor to discuss current caseload, weekly productivity, and any relevant clinical or administrative questions or concerns to ensure the delivery of services accordingly., • Function in full compliance with all agency policies/procedures and federal, state, and local laws., • Participate in Interact’s Compliance Program, including reporting suspected violations of the compliance program or applicable laws or regulations to immediate supervisor or Deputy Director of Continuous Quality Improvement., • Maintain necessary clearances, continuing education, licenses, and certifications to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania., • Promote a safe work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)., • Manage own tax and financial affairs., • Other duties as assigned. PAYMENT: • Agency will provide office space and support services including clinical supervision, administrative assistance, phone and computer, IT support, office supplies, and access to RELIAS for training and professional development., • Contractor will be paid an agreed upon rate per hour for billable services provided., • Contractor will submit invoices for billable services by the end of business day on Mondays. All required paperwork (including progress notes and up-to-date treatment plans must be completed) before the program supervisor will sign-off on invoices. Services delivered without a corresponding progress note or current treatment plan may not be paid. Late invoices (30+ days after service delivery) must be approved by the program administrator. QUALIFICATIONS: • Contractors must meet one of the following criteria: (ii) Has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). (iii) Is licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience. • Clinical license not required but preferred., • Ability to manage your own workload and work independently., • Previous experience providing behavioral health therapy to adults preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Required to show proof of Liability Insurance., • Must have valid Childline, PA Criminal History, FBI Clearances prior to seeing clients., • Willingness to be trained in EBPs that are appropriate to current caseload/clientele, with preference to candidates already trained in CBT, TF-CBT, PCIT or another EBP., • Upon licensure, a willingness to undergo credentialing for major insurances. 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