Floater Therapist- Full-time

*$1,000 sign on bonus (Paid out after pay period following 30 days of employment for new hires with a start date after 12/16/2023)*

Benefits:

• Health insurance
  • PPO Plan
  • High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) employee only coverage provided at no cost
• Dental insurance
  • Standard
  • Enhanced
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO accrues every pay period starting with first fully completed pay cycle after 90 days)
• 401(k) double match offered up to 4%
• Short-term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Supplemental life
• Accident

Safety Sensitive: Yes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Licensed, master’s level Mental Health Professional will provide assessments, treatment planning, group and individual therapy, referral and discharge planning at assigned branch locations in the absence of a Primary Therapist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Must possess knowledge and effective use of Person-Centered Services from a Strength Based perspective, Averting Crisis & Emergency Holds Training, CPR and First Aid Certification.
2. Knowledge of signs and symptoms of mental illness and general knowledge of psychotropic medications, i.e. benefits, risks, and side effects.
3. Knowledge of the mental health system and legal system and using it effectively.
4. Knowledge of community resources, entitlements and benefits of population served.
5. Maintain healthy relationships, advocate for the members to ensure needs are met through a Person-Centered approach according to policy and procedure.
6. Monitor the health and safety of members, the signs and symptoms of their mental illness, reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff.
7. Utilize a team approach to assure adequate service delivery based on services prescribed and compliance with all policies and procedures, etc.
8. Effective participation in the utilization review process.
9. Open communication with Branch Director/Clinical Director
10. Demonstrate compliance with all Birch policies and procedures and commitment to the Birch mission and philosophy.
11. Must possess good communication skills, relationships skills and time management skills.
12. Must possess the ability to work cooperatively and respectfully from a team approach.
13. Must be honest, dependable, self-motivated and dedicated.
14. Values congruent with this agency’s philosophy and mission.
15. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

Master’s degree and Licensure as a Mental Health Professional in Arkansas (LAC, LPC, LPE, Psy.D, Ph.D, LMSW or LCSW). Must have a valid driver’s license to operate Birch Vehicles

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current State of Arkansas Licensure as a Mental Health Professional.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Licensed Certified Social Worker