Licensed Clinical Therapist

Description

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Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health services as part of an integrated care team within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This role delivers outpatient therapy, conducts assessments, coordinates care with medical providers, and supports patients in achieving better health outcomes through evidence-based practices. The therapist ensures services meet FQHC, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including documentation, productivity standards, and culturally responsive care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy using evidence-based interventions appropriate for diverse populations.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, including psychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic impressions (per DSM-5-TR).
• Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Offer crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals for higher levels of care when needed.
• Provide brief, focused interventions in collaboration with primary care providers as part of integrated behavioral health.

Care Coordination

• Collaborate closely with medical, dental, case management, and care team members to support whole-person care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, huddles, and case consultations.
• Refer patients to internal and community resources such as psychiatry, substance use programs, social services, and housing support.
• Support patients in navigating healthcare systems, reducing barriers to engagement and adherence.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely and accurate progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and other required documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per FQHC standards.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and HRSA regulations, including UDS reporting needs.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards consistent with HIPAA and professional licensing boards.

Patient Engagement & Community Support

• Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed care to patients from underserved and diverse populations.
• Participate in outreach, quality improvement initiatives, and population-health-focused behavioral health strategies.
• Support integration of behavioral health screenings (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACEs, SUD tools, etc.) into routine patient care.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field.
• Current, active licensure in the state of practice (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, LPCC).
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience providing therapy in outpatient or community-based settings.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy.
• Strong documentation, communication, and time-management skills.

Preferred

• Experience working in an FQHC, community health center, or integrated care setting.
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish) highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare, value-based care, SUD treatment, and collaborative care models.

Work Environment

• Full-time or part-time position within a multidisciplinary FQHC setting.
• May involve hybrid onsite/telehealth delivery depending on organizational policies.
• Must be able to manage a diverse caseload and meet productivity expectations while maintaining high-quality care.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and use EHR systems.
• Successful completion of background check, credentialing, and tuberculosis screening.
• Commitment to the mission of providing equitable, accessible, patient-centered healthcare.