Outpatient Therapist at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

*Work for a company that cares and receive a bonus! Licensed clinicians may be eligible for a $1000 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications.

Position Summary - Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Glade Run Lutheran Services offers Outpatient Counseling for anyone experiencing life problems or mental health issues. Services are available to individuals ages 5 and older and are provided by Master's level clinicians.Outpatient Counseling may include: Individual, family, and group therapy for a variety of mental health issues such as marital or family issues, parent-child relationship problems, separation and loss, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The MHP-Outpatient Therapist will work within our licensed outpatient clinics.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in a counseling related field which must include a clinical practicum. Professional license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) required and credentialing preferred. (Professional license does not include Licensed Social Worker LSW).


• Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide clinical services to the clients and to perform essential job function.


• Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with agency personnel and community agencies.


• Ability to accept supervision. Therapists involved in the Adventures Program will receive supervision specific to the program in addition to existing clinical supervision requirements.


• Ability to adjust hours to job requirements.


• Ability to work independently.


• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to protect the confidentiality of the clients.


• Ability to identify with the agency’s mission statement and support the agency’s core values.


• Have current PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI Clearance.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Provide individual, family, group and couples counseling to clients as defined in an individualized treatment plan generated within 15 days or 2 sessions of date of admission and updated at a minimum of 120 days. Treatment plan goals are to be measurable with progress documented in a progress note for each session.


• Complete clinical file documentation in a timely manner (initial paperwork within 72 hours, psychosocial within 2 weeks, payroll according to agency schedule) and in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Maintain case documentation according to DHS requirements.


• Consult with psychiatrist, other involved program areas or providers on a regular basis to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.


• Attend regularly scheduled supervisory sessions with clinical supervisor and psychiatrist. Present/Review case files as required by supervisor.


• Complete the agency's orientation and keep up to date with personnel and training requirements


• Must meet identified productivity expectations.

Job Location
Wexford, PA

Position Type
Part-Time (with the potential for Full-Time) 

What We Offer Community Mental Health Programs
(Must meet eligibility requirements- see policies/plan documents for complete requirements and eligibility)

• Paid mileage for traveling between client sites and offices


• Paid training and administrative time


• Licensure Supervision for FREE!


• New Hire Incentive Bonuses


• Employee Referral Bonus Incentives


• Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness


• Employee Assistance Program


• Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities


• Glade Run is Sanctuary certified we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming

Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. With a focus on education, mental health, autism, and unique therapeutic offerings, Glade Run has a long tradition of linking faith and service. Last year, Glade Run served over 5,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community settings. Equal Opportunity Employer