Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Mental Health Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The Mental Health Therapist will be responsible for providing individual and / or group psychotherapy using evidence-based, client-centered, modalities in accordance with training and experience and alignment with federal, licensing, and insurance regulations. The Mental Health Therapist will also act as a lead provider in Edify’s therapeutic team, assisting Clinical Director in ensuring proper guidance and accountability are given to Case Managers to the end of optimizing Member care and treatment outcomes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

To be hired and credentialed as a Mental Health Therapist of Edify Behavioral Management LLC, one must hold a current License of Professional Counseling or License of Clinical Social Work.

ACCOUNTABLE TO :

Clinical Director and Executive Leadership Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Interview all Member’s assigned to your case load in order to determine necessity and therapeutic need
• Plan and administer therapeutic treatment based upon needs and goals of the Member
• Be available to Facilitate the development of Comprehensive Treatment Plans if needed
• Facilitate periodic Care Coordination Meetings to ensure Case Manager compliance with Member Comprehensive Treatment Plan
• Responsible for carrying a clinical case load, either via secured HIPPA Compliant Telehealth Platform (ICANOTES) or face to face in community or in Edify’s office.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of therapeutic progress by submitting progress notes in Member’s Electronic Medical Records within 48 hours of visit.
• Evaluate all Qualified Mental Health Providers assigned under supervision documenting results in Employee Files and Member Electronic Medical Records
• May provide Mental Health Services within scope of license, credentials, and competencies.
• Review all documentation submitted by supervised Case Managers
• Perform face-to-face visits with all Members assigned to case load during intake process to ascertain mental health diagnosis and determine medical necessity of services provided by Edify Behavioral.
• Collaborate with Clinical Supervision Team to ensure high-quality comprehensive care is provided to all Members of Edify Family.