Therapist

TITLE: Therapist
LOCATION: Fort Smith
JOB SUMMARY
To provide direct client care as well as supervision of Qualified Behavioral Health Providers employed by Harbor House, Inc.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a timely manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be proficient in all Office Suite productivity tools: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook. Must be knowledgeable of Electronic Health Record systems. Must be an LCSW or LPC. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, analytical and problem solving skills; customer service skills, and supervision of personnel, including counselors. Must have knowledge of state rules and regulations; excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
Education and/or Experience
Possess independent Behavioral Health licensure in Arkansas as an LCSW or LPC with five (5) years’ experience in behavioral health services.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds.
Job Duties
Provide direct behavioral health
Delegate and oversee work assignments of Qualified Behavioral Health Providers, Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Youth Support Specialists and Certified Family Support Partners.
Ensure compliance and conformity to the provider’s policies and
Provide direct supervision of Qualified Behavioral Health Providers, Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Youth Support Specialists and Certified Family Support
Provide case consultation and in-service
Observe and evaluate performance of Qualified Behavioral Health Providers, Certified Youth Specialists, and Certified Family Support Partners.
Provide supervision as a LMHP, to include:
-assessment and referral skills, including the accuracy of assessments
-appropriateness of treatment or service interventions in relation to the client needs
-treatment/intervention effectiveness as reflected by the client meeting individual goals
-issues of ethics, legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards
-the provision of feedback that enhances the skills of direct service personnel
-clinical documentation issues identified through ongoing compliance review
-cultural competency issues
-all areas noted as deficient or needing improvement
-communication between an MHP and the MHP’s supervisor must include each of the above at least every twelve (12) months; documented client-specific face-to-face and and other necessary communication regarding client care must occur between each MHP’s supervisor and the MHP periodically (no less than every 90 days) in accordance with a schedule maintained in the provider’s official records
Attend and actively participate in Learning
Monitor programs to comply with state and CARF
Other duties as
Ensure compliance with quality treatment
Per insurance, all applicants must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. PTO after 90 days. 10 paid holidays. 401K and Employee Educational Incentive Program.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No