Part-Time Outpatient Therapist

Description

Verge Therapy

Verge Therapy is a clinician owned and operated practice. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive culture valuing our clinicians and fostering growth. Our practice embraces a healthy work-life balance, and we make it a priority to ensure that you not only feel valued, but that you are being treated and compensated as a valued member of our team.
Verge Therapy’s mission is to provide accessible, top-quality care while reducing the stigma around mental health. We strive to be an innovative and inclusive practice that empowers clinicians to grow and develop in their therapeutic practice.Culture is important to us here at Verge Therapy, and we strive to maintain a sense of community, support, and encouragement for every clinician so that they may continue growing their clinical skills and expanding and strengthening their areas of expertise.

Position Summary:

The Verge Therapy clinician position is a hybrid role of in person and virtual that serves Verge clients seeking individuals, couples, and families seeking outpatient therapy. The clinician takes initiative and has autonomy in serving their caseload of clients with assessing need, creating treatment plans, supporting client goals and progress.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide quality clinical care to a caseload of clients provided to you by Verge Therapy 
• Consistently meet Quarterly Expected Hours (QEH)
• Perform initial diagnostic evaluation of client needs and develop customized treatment plans
• Provide weekly or bi-weekly therapy sessions using appropriate modality of treatment
• Submit client progress notes on a timely basis using EMR system
• Provide clients and families with the resources they need to reach treatment goals
• Monitor client progress and modify their treatment plans as needed
• Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies, providers, and community outreach programs to provide clients with needed services and continuity of care
• Complete continuing education courses to maintain Massachusetts licensure requirements and stay up- to-date on the latest practices
• Provide timely communication to clients
• Assess client safety each session and complete safety planning or recommendations as determined by assessment
• Adhere to safety procedures including immediate reporting or client safety concerns
• Attend required meetings and supervisions

Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Malpractice Insurance purchased and maintained by Verge Therapy
• Credentialing with insurance panels completed for you
• Individual and Group Supervision
• Monthly Training Opportunities

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or more advanced degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field from an accredited program. 
• Independently Licensed Preferred (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD, PsyD)
• At least 3 years experience in a clinical setting 
• Experience using evidence-based therapeutic models
• Experience using an electronic medical record system 
• Experience working with children OR adolescents

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide behavioral health assessments, diagnose, develop and implement treatment plans
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in electronic charting and documentation

Valuing Diversity:

At Verge Therapy, we don't just avoid discrimination – we celebrate diversity. We believe that every client deserves representation, which is why we prioritize inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, language, ability, and culture. By providing representation to all, we can offer the best possible care.