Therapist

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

Seeking qualified therapists with a master’s or doctoral degree in social work, at least three years of relevant clinical experience, and an active LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, or LPC license in good standing. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, providing evidence-based therapy, developing individualized treatment plans, managing risk, coordinating community resources, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Therapists will provide empathetic, ethical, and client-centered care that promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice, with four positions available across Houma FQHC, Thibodaux FQHC, Covington FQHC, and NOLA FQHC (one per location).

Minimum Requirements

• Master or Doctorate Degree in social work.
• 3 Years of Relevant Clinical Experience.
• Advanced clinical license for independent practice (LMSW, PLPCs, LCSW, LPC) in good standing.
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing.
• Be over 18 years of age, Possess a valid driver’s license.

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a service plan.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately, and provides consultation to peers regarding high-risk situations and appropriate interventions.
• Effectively teaches social skills and household management skills.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Completes comprehensive psycho-social assessments that comply with accreditation standards and meet requirements and format for reimbursement / billing.
• Provides appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic services based upon comprehensive assessments of clients’ strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences.
• Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan.
• Coordinates and ensures proper authorizations for services as necessary.
• Coordinates ongoing service plan development and revision with clients to develop service plans that meet accreditation requirements.
• Completes accurate clinical documentation according to policy and as needed to ensure reimbursement for services.
• Performs regular case management activities to assist clients with basic needs, referrals, service coordination, and skills training as necessary.
• Collects and analyzes data determining service efficacy, client needs, and program /staffing needs and provides reports to program director or administration as directed.
• Attends supervision, program, and agency-wide meetings as indicated.
• Assists clinic staff with complex, additional duties, oversight or specific functions, or serving as lead role to other staff members.
• May assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or auditing of clinical records.
• Provides supervision, clinical consultation and review, assignment of cases, and overall management for their clinical team as indicated.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.