Clinical Therapist (SUD)

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You have a place at OhioGuidestone the states leader in behavioral health! OhioGuidestone is the states leader in community behavioral health care serving around 26000 Ohioans each year.

OhioGuidestone is currently seeking an office-based Licensed Therapist for our 4 County offices (primarily Defiance and Napoleon). The Therapist will support our Outpatient Services by providing evidence-based therapeutic treatment of mental/behavioral health and/or substance abuse disorders well as providing education resources and referrals as needed. The ideal candidate will be passionate about learning and providing services to our client demographic in the communities we serve. Bachelors Degree in Social Work with an LSW or a Masters Degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling with LSW/LPC or higher is preferred but very open to CDCAs as well! We are considering candidates who desire fulltime OR part-time! Make a difference in your community!

Job Summary:

The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments treatment planning therapy counseling and support services for a diverse caseload including adults adolescents and families. Services may be provided via telehealth outpatient offices and/or community-based settings.

Essential Functions:

• Provide individual family and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload which may require specialty therapeutic services (e.g. SUD Maternal Depression etc.).
• Complete documented evidence-based Treatment Plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of Plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients family and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
• Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis working effectively with the staff to access appropriate resources and engaging community partners to develop an effective plan for supporting clients.
• Provide Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) SUD Targeted Case Management and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) and/or care coordination functions if needed.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate makes referrals or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Accurately and promptly document and maintain client and family interactions including legal financial and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Attend and participate in regular supervision.
• Maintain all required licenses.
• Exhibit positivity flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Licensure: Required- LSW LPC or CDCA. LISW or LPCC is a plus!
• Education: High School Required. Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited program is preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability personality and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics societal trends and influences human migrations ethnicity and cultures and their history and origins.
• Effective interpersonal skills; ability to form relationships with diverse populations within diverse settings.
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize comfortable in fast-paced environment with multiple clients.
• Proficient computer skills including Electronic Health Records Windows applications Microsoft Office Suite etc.
• Performance/Physical Requirements:
• Able to provide services in an office the community and/or client homes which may include facilities with multiple levels
• Work flexible hours which can include days evenings and weekends as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is available for crisis management by phone as needed.
• Must have a valid Ohio Drivers License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screening.
• Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
• Authorization to work legally in the United States.

Qualifications:

• Ohio LSW LPC or CDCA. A masters degree with MFT LISW LPCC IMFT is a plus!

Benefits include:

• Stable non-profit organization with 160 year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefitsincludingâa low-premium medical plan option foremployee or employee children!
• Free CEUtrainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths job roles intern to hire and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

Required Experience:

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