Independent Contractor - Therapist

Position Summary:

Necco has an opportunity for a contract position for 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

• Complete clinical intakes and comprehensive assessments for youth and ensure medical necessity is met
• Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and treatment needs
• 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
• Participate in annual CEU's to maintain licensure

Position Qualifications

• Masters degree and professional licensure (LGSW, LCSW, LICSW or LPCC, LPC).
• 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)