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Job title: Lead Psychotherapist
Reports to: Regional Vice President
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Job Summary
Our mental health services program is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists who work closely with clients and families to assess their treatment needs and design a treatment program to ensure progress and success to meeting identified treatment goals. Our therapists use individualized, person-centered approaches to treatment as well as evidence-based practices. We see clients in the community, home, and office settings to support elimination of barriers and offer individualized support throughout the treatment process.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily operations and case assignments of the location and staff they oversee
- Supervise and manage staff, including Psychotherapists, Targeted Case Managers and Community Support Associates and interns.
- Ensure that all communications with staff are smooth and constructive to the development of the entity/affiliate
- Lead monthly All-Staff meetings.
- Resolve conflicts as necessary or direct conflict and resolution to the Regional VP/ Operations Manager
- Demonstrate leadership skills that are commensurate with the job requirements to manage patients, staff, families and, including times when conflict may exist
- Demonstrate a high level of engagement in company culture (i.e., a “culture champion”), including but not limited to robust understanding of Cultivate’s Mission and Culture
- Collaborate regularly with other leads to ensure consistency in practice management and culture.
- Discuss and share experiences to enhance the professional development of all clinicians.
- Establish caseload assignments for the Therapists, Case Managers and Community Support Associates.
- Strive to ensure that the clinic is clean, maintained, fully stocked with all necessities, and remains within monthly budget
- Review Treatment Plans and complete progress note approvals and provide feedback to clinicians/staff prior to submission to insurance providers:
- Understand insurance requirements and communicate and educate other staff regarding the requirements
- Ensure all documentation is completed timely and accurately including but not limited to:
- Clinical/Billable notes
- Treatment plans
- Intake paperwork
- Assessments
- Utilize an open-door policy for staff to encourage collaboration, high performance, trust, and respect
- Conduct progress and performance reviews for staff, at least annually
- Collaborate with the Training Coordinator to:
- Identify and develop additional training opportunities that benefit the team
- Ensure that new hires receive timely and complete onboarding
- Provide input and assistance for communications with outside professionals
- Understand and adhere to HIPAA policies
- Responsible for office budget goals and KPI’s.
- Provide mental health treatment services to clients of all ages, with a variety of mental health needs
- Complete assessments and diagnose clients
- Develop and modify treatment plans in order to support the client through the treatment process, as mandated by Kentucky Medicaid and Kentucky state regulations
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure best practices in treatment
- Complete documents in a timely manner, as indicated by Kentucky Medicaid and Kentucky state regulations
- Document sessions via progress notes
- Must be ready and available to work during regular business hours
- Adheres to Cultivate policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
- Must possess an active independent license to practice counseling or social work in the state of Kentucky.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proven managerial and leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
- Solid relationship-building capabilities
- A positive and compassionate attitude
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
- Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field
- Passion for advancing the therapy field
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
