Licensed Therapist – Fairfield County

Job Summary

The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager 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 include clients with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders and/or may require specialty therapeutic services (e.g. IHBT Maternal Depression etc.) CrisisAssessments are required for this position.
• 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 client 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 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 minor case management 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 all 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

• LSW or LCDC III LPC MFT license and related educational requirement:
• Masters Degree from relevant accredited program; or
• Bachelors degree from relevant accredited program with 2 years experience in social work or counseling; or
• Bachelors Degree in a behavioral science or nursing.

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

• Work environment can include an agency office home-based or school-based setting childcare facilities or participants homes.
• Able to provide services in an office the community and/or client homes which may include facilities with multiple levels.
• Works 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 screen.
• Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

• Authorization to work legally in the United States.

*Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree.

Required Experience:

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