Therapist

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Position Summary: 

Necco has an opportunity for a career as Therapist .  This role will work with a client and their treatment team to help the client reach their goals.  This role could be seeing clients in an office environment, school environment or in homes.  

Caseload Management & Productivity 

•  Provide Clinical Intakes and ensure medical necessity is met 
•  Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and need 
•  Provide individual, family and group therapy, as required 
•  Meet or exceed billable hours  
•  Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations 
•  Ensure treatment goals are tied to outcomes 
•  Consult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed. 
•  Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable) 

Data Entry 

•  Submit all documentation in a timely, accurate, and complete manner 
•  Understand Medicaid requirements and billing process 
•  Learn and execute Necco’s core software applications 

Crisis Prevention/Risk Management 

•  Conduct safety planning, as needed 
•  Submit critical incidents or other risk-related concerns in a timely manner 

Leadership and Development 

•  Participate in and/or provide clinical and/or billing supervision 
•  Maintain provisions of professional license and/or certification 
•  Collaborate with the treatment team  
•  Aid and mentor in training team members on strategies for mental health issues  

Corporate Citizen 

•  Practice Ruthless Pragmatism 
•  Engage in peer to peer feedback 
•  Know and Live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles 
•  Embody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart 
•  Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard  
•  Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure 

Position Qualifications 

•  Masters degree and professional licensure (LSW—with contingency of obtaining LGSW, LCSW, LICSW or LPCC, LPC). (West Virginia only)  
•  Advanced Degree in a human services discipline with preferred experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families, and possess a valid Mental Health Practitioner’s License, i.e. LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, LPA, LMFT or other board approved licensure capable of providing clinical services (Kentucky only) 
•  Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a human services discipline one (1) year of experience in mental health treatment, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families (if applicable) and a valid Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License i.e. BSW, LSW, LPCC or LISW (Ohio only) 
•  Valid driver’s license and required insurance coverage 
•  Training and Travel willingness 
•  Successful completion of all required criminal background checks 
•  Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)