Outpatient Clinician (Kent County)

The Outpatient Clinician is accountable to the Clinical Supervisor to provide therapy and casework (where applicable) to clients they are assigned within a wide range of presenting concerns and diagnostic criteria within the office, telemedicine, and other community settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct assigned intake assessments for counseling, completing all required paperwork.
• Provide individual, family and/or multi-systems therapy for assigned clients.
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation within the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to progress notes and files on each client.
• Participate in individual supervision with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Participate in team meetings presenting on cases and clinical topics as required. Participation includes the sharing of ideas, feedback, and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback as needed.
• Continually assess client’s needs and make appropriate referrals if additional services or a more intensive level of care is needed.
• Develop Treatment Plans, Quarterly Reviews, Discharge Summaries, Clinical Progress notes, and other documents as required by contract, agency policies, and best practice.
• Coordinate the transfer/discharge process for the client and family, informing Clinical Supervisor, and necessary support staff of projected transfer/discharge goals.
• Consultation within other departmental service lines.
• Monitor the quality of overall treatment services to clients on their caseload; and evaluate the adequacy of these services to meet treatment objectives. Communicate effectively with Wedgwood’s Psychiatric services to ensure continuity of care.
• Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, economic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Comply with departmental processes and procedures surrounding authorization and reauthorizations as needed per caseload.
• Professional Growth
• Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise.
• Use the knowledge and skills of his/her supervisor and peers to increase both counseling and administrative skills.
• Participate in obtaining certification, training cohorts, and other learning opportunities to advance clinical skill sets that align with the ongoing needs of the agency’s clientele.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Experience providing individual, family and group counseling, preferred.
• Required to provide proof of limited or full license in one of the following areas: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday-Friday, variable hours between 8am-7pm

Compensation Ranges:

Limited License: $57k to $62.5k

Full License: $61k to 68.5k

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Low cost medical plans with great coverage options
• Holistic dental and vision plans
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive time off
• Direct deposit
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid Holidays
• We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staffShort term disability
• Long term disability
• Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
• Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment. Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.
• Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.