Outpatient Therapist

Milestone Centers
https://pfq.org/

Position Description:
The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for providing evidence-based, comprehensive mental health treatment to clients in an outpatient setting; providing assessment, determining clinical need, developing person-centered and strengths-based approaches to assist client in the development and attainment of treatment goals. The Outpatient Therapist will facilitate individual and group psychotherapy sessions and provide psychoeducation and skill transfer to increase the client’s sense of personal empowerment and overall well-being. Demonstrates and reflects a commitment to the mission and values of Milestone by serving others with respect, dignity, and compassion. Utilizes Sanctuary Model’s shared values, the Seven Commitments and tools to conduct daily tasks. Meets or exceeds established productivity standards for scheduling and providing direct service (100% scheduling, 60% productivity). Conduct behavioral assessments to determine a baseline of client’s therapeutic needs and formulate treatment goals and objectives within allotted treatment times. Administer and score the assessment tools, behavioral checklists, and protocols as needed. Develop and implement treatment plans using SMART goals as a strengths-based approach in addressing defined problems. Review, collect, and assess data to inform treatment plans. Review successful interventions and address barriers to treatment. Provide individual, family, and group counseling services. Monitor and document client progress through collaboration with client and writing progress notes. Provide psychoeducation on mental health, psychological disorders, and behavioral health. Exhibit proficiency in analyzing and identifying key concerns, then collaborating with the client and treatment team to develop realistic and attainable therapeutic goals. Collaborate with clients to formulate crisis plans and review and update with client as deemed necessary. Utilize collaborative documentation with clients during the visit (face to face encounters or via telehealth) for completion of progress notes and other required paperwork. Present clinical information to the program director and/or prescriber accurately and in a timely manner. Present well-organized synopsis of client’s status (e.g., progress toward treatment goals, treatment compliance, etc.). Participate in case conferences, psychiatric consultations, and with interagency providers. Participate in regular clinical supervision, treatment team meetings and use good judgment in securing further therapeutic consultation with assigned supervisor. Assist the client with determining their discharge and aftercare plan and provide a discharge summary at the closure of every case.

Specific Requirements and Preferences:
BENEFITS - Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health Insurance (Highmark BCBS) Dental and Vision Insurances (United Healthcare)
  • $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • 15 to 27 Paid Days Off / year
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
  • Optional 401(k) with Employer match 

WORK PERKS

  • Free parking
  • Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work, Psychology or Counseling and a minimum of 1-year Post Master’s experience.
  • License preferred
  • Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances
  • Valid PA Driver’s License
  • Knowledge of various schools of Psychotherapy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organization Description:
Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care. 

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer EOE 

How to Apply:
Complete an employment application online: https://careers.pfq.org/careers-home/jobs/1351?lang=en-us Email resumes: [email protected] Text PFQjobs to 97211

Posted April 15, 2025