Licensed Virtual Therapist - Outpatient

Discovery Behavioral Health • $74K — $90K *

US-AnywhereRemote in Cypress, TX

Healthcare

Less than 5 years of experience

1 month ago

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Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field required
State provisional licensure for therapeutic interventions
Completion of state clinical license requirements
Previous experience in outpatient therapy preferred
Passion for patient care and mental health advocacy

Responsibilities

Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families
Deliver 20-25 hours of direct client therapy weekly
Facilitate intensive outpatient program groups three times a week
Complete admission assessments with professionalism
Communicate with billing department about therapy services
Participate in research planning and development
Support the development of new therapeutic initiatives

Benefits

Full-time employment
Structured Monday-Friday schedule
Remote work from a virtual location
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Focus on clinical excellence and therapeutic innovation

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Professional Psychiatric Services under DBH. Therapist responsibilities include providing therapy services, leading therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conducting individual sessions, and other tasks as detailed below. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping those in need and will find joy in being at the heart of a positive, professional culture. They will enjoy talking to clients and enjoy supporting their staff in doing the same. The Professional Psychiatric Services division prides itself on its close culture, clinical excellence, while focusing on helping patients sustain their mental health wellness goals and bringing a new sense of hope to those that are suffering.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensures clinical documentation is completed with PPS division policy guidelines
Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
Delivers 20-25 hours of direct client hours each week to outpatient clients.
Facilitate intensive outpatient program groups 3 times a week
Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
Communicate with the billing department to provide information about services rendered as therapy.
Participates in research planning, analysis, development, and presentation.
Provides training and support to clinical care coordinator as needed.
Actively participates in prior authorizations and utilization review for TMS, Spravato, and medications
Supports the development of new therapeutic initiatives and programs as needed.
Advocate for clients when necessary
Refer patients across Discovery Behavioral Health brands and service lines as clinically indicated
Consult on potential referrals filtering into practice from other Discovery Behavioral Health brands as clinically indicated
Back up technician for TMS and Spravato as necessary
Therapeutic intervention for patients undergoing Spravato and Esketamine treatment
Providing integrative therapy for patients undergoing services withing practice

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements to obtain provisional licensure and later state clinical license to conduct therapeutic interventions required

Employment Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Work Location: Virtual

Compensation: Pay Range: $74,000 - $90,000 annually

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

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