General Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Director

Status: Full Time - Exempt

Job Description

The Family Connection LLC is an outpatient counseling agency that has the privilege of serving a variety of patients in our Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, and Santa Fe locations. The Family Connection has experienced continuous growth since its start in 2004. We attribute our sustained growth, even during a global recession, to the daily contributions of the remarkable individuals in our amazing work family.

In this position, you are responsible for providing therapy services for individuals, children, families or groups regarding mental health concerns using evaluative techniques and developing and implementing treatment plans in our outpatient clinic. You will be responsible to complete all required paperwork timely to ensure quality care for the individuals served.

Summary of Essential Duties

• Provide psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, crisis interventions, treatment planning with evidence-based therapy interventions, and discharge planning to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
• Adhere to HIPPA regulations and abide by ethical standards and code of conduct as described by clinical therapists licensing board as well as agency standards as followed by AAMFT ethical guidelines.
• Generate and maintain accurate clinical records including progress notes, clinical intake paperwork, treatment plans and reviews in a timely manner.
• Prepares reports such as, but not limited to court reports, outpatient treatment reports, disability paperwork, and EAP forms.
• Make collateral contacts, consult with other therapists and related professionals, and provide referral resources to appropriate service agencies.
• Meet established individual and agency productivity goals by managing no call no show appointments while upholding TFC standard of care.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature and participating in team meetings, agency provided trainings, and supervisory sessions.
• Manage schedule by maintaining appointments and no call no show rates.
• Ability to read and follow protocols, and training plan.
• Utilize strong computer skills, word, excel, Etc - Being able to utilize agency EHR program.
• Clinically document services provided in accordance with legal, ethical with specific insurance requirements.
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately in ethical standards, and in compliance with protocols.
• Maintain all requirements associated with licensure, including but not limited to CEU requirements as outlined by licensing board regulations.
• Compliance with Employee Handbook, & General Policy Procedure Handbook, and Standard
• Comply with credentialing and documentation
• Maintain licensure
• Accurately submit CPT coding necessary documentation for billing.
• Keep in your possession panic buttons
• Follow Legal and Ethical Guidelines set forth by the New Mexico Counseling Board.
• Coordinate with colleagues re: clinical room assignment and case consultation.
• Maintain Standard of Excellence of each office
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Other Performance expectations:

• Create and modify documents using Microsoft Outlook
• Respect and maintain privacy and dignity of agency employees; always assure employees confidentiality.
• Maintain and report statistics as requested - Participate in staff and educational meetings.
• Be responsible for basic daily cleaning duties of office as assigned follow policies and procedure requirements.
• Work as a team player and be willing to assist other staff as requested, to aid the clinic team in providing good efficient patient care
• Utilize positive communication and feedback with co-workers, creating positive feedback and interactions with others.
• Maintain open communication with other clinic staff
• Always maintain professional demeanor with patients, caregivers, and other staff - Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification/Experience Requirements

- Master's Degree from an accredited institution and a valid New Mexico Licensure (LMHC, LPCC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Good time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Efficient organization skills
• Ability to prioritize and demonstrate time management skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Trustworthy and ability to demonstrate integrity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) - Strong organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements of the position include but are not limited to, standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, use of hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, and squat.
• Use of computer, keyboard and monitor is necessary.
• Must be able to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.
• Must be able to speak English and listen, hearing sound and words.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.