Independent Contractor - Therapist

Position Summary:

Necco has an opportunity for a contract position for Therapist. This role will work with a client and their treatment team to help the client reach their goals. This role could be seeing clients in an office environment, school environment or in homes.

You should be accurately described as:

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

Caseload Management

· Provide Clinical Intakes and ensure medical necessity is met

· Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and need

· Provide individual, family and group therapy, as required

· Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations

· Ensure treatment goals are tied to outcomes

· Consult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed.

· Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)

Data Entry

· Submit all documentation in a timely, accurate, and complete manner

· Understand Medicaid requirements and billing process

· Learn and execute Necco’s core software applications

Crisis Prevention/Risk Management

· Conduct safety planning, as needed

· Submit critical incidents or other risk-related concerns in a timely manner

Leadership and Development

· Maintain provisions of professional license and/or certification

· Collaborate with the treatment team

Position Qualifications

· Masters degree and professional licensure (LSW—with contingency of obtaining LGSW, LCSW, LICSW or LPCC, LPC). (West Virginia only)

· Advanced Degree in a human services discipline with preferred experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their         families, and possess a valid Mental Health Practitioner’s License, i.e. LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, LPA, LMFT or other board approved licensure capable of providing clinical   services (Kentucky only)

· Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a human services discipline one (1) year of experience in mental health treatment, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in     mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families (if applicable) and a valid Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License i.e.     BSW,  LSW, LPCC or LISW (Ohio only)

· Valid driver’s license and required auto insurance coverage

· Must carry professional liability insurance

· Training and Travel willingness

· Successful completion of all required criminal background checks

· Positive reference checks

· Most possess the qualification and have the experience relative to this position.

· Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.