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Athena Consulting, Llc

IOP & PHP Therapist

Athena Consulting, Llc, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Description

Athena Care is looking for an engaging and dynamic group facilitator to join our team as an IOP Therapist in our Nashville office! This is a part-time opportunity; this team member will need to cover an evening group Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 5PM-9PM and can conduct group virtually.

Who We're Looking For:

Talented and dynamic clinicians who enjoy working with a diverse patient population and are dedicated to providing a high quality of care for their patients.

For this role we need a therapist who has obtained either provisional or full licensure in TN: LPC-MHSP or LPC-MHSP(temp), LMFT or LMFT-A, LCSW, or LMSW.

What We Offer:

Collaboration with other Therapists, PMHNPs, Psychiatrists and Psychologists to provide comprehensive care for your patients.

Talented and insightful clinical leadership and support team members so that you can focus on your patients.

The chance to work with patients in an outpatient environment - an opportunity to follow your patients' progress as you work with them on a regular basis.

A full line up of benefits including health, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

Job Summary As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the IOP & PHP Therapist provides direct therapeutic care to adolescent and adult patients of Athena Care in both an individual and group setting. This includes any and all forms of counseling and psychotherapy within the scope of practice of the clinician’s practice and experience.

Core Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides outpatient mental health therapeutic services to clients of Athena

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats adults, adolescents, and/or children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders

Participates in intake and admission process for IOP and PHP programming

As needed, drafts and/or revises components of the IOP and PHP curriculum

Effectively plans, drafts, and executes planning for upcoming client groups

Actively leads and participates in group sessions

Documents all patient encounters and diagnostic test results accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Collaborates with psychologist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and other treatment team members to coordinate client care and facilitate internal referrals to IOP and PHP programming.

Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.

Participates as an active member of the Therapy team

Maintain appropriate licensure and supervision in a manner consistent with standards of practice

Maintains positive, professional relationships with local medical community and within Athena

Consults with other physicians and/or clinicians about each patient’s specific need and refer to specialists as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Requirements Education/Experience

Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other relevant fields

Three or more years experience providing mental health services preferred

Ability to work with patients ages 10-up is required, and ages 5-up is strongly preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Current, unrestricted therapy license in the state of Tennessee, in good standing

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred

Maintain credentials and licensure requirements with all major insurance companies and licensing boards

No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, etc)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable regulatory requirements (HIPAA, 42 CFR Pt 2, etc.)

Excellent communication (written and verbal), bedside manner, and time management skills

Ability to effectively and successfully participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds

Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Proficient with common technology hardware and software

Ability to organize and prioritize workload to provide high quality care and meet deadlines

Consistently demonstrate positive customer service approach

Commitment to ethical conduct and acting in the interest of patients served while adhering to all applicable policies and procedures of the organization

Ability to travel between facilities (if working at more than one location) to include reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and personal automobile insurance preferred

This is an office-type role with primarily sedentary job duties and limited reaching, pulling, pushing, or carrying.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary for an individual in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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