Nursing Home Liaison Therapist

Position Summary:

The Adult Therapist | Nursing Home Liaison provides clinical services to consumers and families, with a primary focus on individuals residing in nursing homes. This role includes conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, delivering therapeutic services, and coordinating care across agencies. The position also supports educational, preventive, and case management functions to ensure consumers receive comprehensive, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical & Consumer Services

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, intakes, and diagnostic evaluations within credentialed scope.
• Develop, implement, and routinely review consumer treatment plans with active consumer and family participation.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy; crisis intervention; mental health consultation; and medication monitoring, as indicated by treatment plans.
• Deliver services in the most accessible environment (home, school, emergency room, nursing home).
• Support consumers in developing daily living skills and provide education to families.
• Promote transition to less restrictive levels of care and meet/exceed productivity standards.

Case Management

• If certified, provide linkage, coordination, and crisis intervention for assigned caseloads.
• Ensure compliance with targeted case management standards.

Nursing Home Liaison Services

• Assist consumers with medical appointments and maintain required monthly assessments.
• Submit monthly data on nursing home days for Center-sponsored consumers.
• Coordinate with JBS Mental Health Authority regarding non‑Medicaid‑covered expenses.
• Complete documentation for Medicaid eligibility and Center sponsorship.
• Collaborate with nursing home staff regarding potential admissions and placements.

Team Collaboration & Staff Responsibilities

• Participate in staff meetings, clinical staffing, and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers.
• Make and receive referrals to/from internal and external service providers.

Documentation

• Complete progress notes at time of service delivery unless clinically contraindicated.
• Obtain required signatures and releases; prepare documentation for outside agencies.
• Submit required Center, state, and federal forms with accuracy and timeliness.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks as assigned, including data entry.
• Report safety hazards and participate in committees, workgroups, and special assignments.
• May provide supervision to LPC candidates or student interns, as qualified.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensure or license-eligibility in the state of practice (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT).
• Prior experience providing outpatient therapy to adults is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• This is an exempt, full-time position.
• Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST, however, it might require flexibility as needed, including evenings, nights, or weekends.
• This position requires in-person work and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• This position is based in a clinical outpatient setting and may require prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and interaction with clients in person and/or via telehealth platforms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Therapists work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that requires flexibility, empathy, and strong crisis intervention skills.
• The role involves direct client interaction in both individual and group settings, with support from a multidisciplinary team.

Transportation Requirements:

• Provide transportation for consumers as needed using agency or personal vehicles.
• Maintain a safe driving record and valid driver's license with personal liability insurance.
• Follow all agency transportation policies, including seatbelt usage, safe cellphone practices, and vehicle documentation.
• Immediately report any vehicle issues, accidents, or violations to appropriate personnel.

In-Service Training & Continued Education Requirements:

• Participate in all required agency in-service and ADMH trainings
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices in behavioral health.
• Completion of onboarding and any continuing education requirements as directed by the agency or supervisor.
• Ongoing professional development to maintain best practices and compliance with evolving standards of care.