Office-Based Therapist Perrysburg

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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.

Job Summary:

OhioGuidestone is currently seeking a full-time office-based Licensed Therapist for our Perrysburg office. 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. Be the change in your community!

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day performing with the highest standards of excellence integrity and ethics.
• 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.).
• 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 a culture of belonging.
• 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:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Flexible; able to work days evenings and/or weekends as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills including Windows applications Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records etc.
• Must be able to access work locations offices and homes as necessary which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Drivers License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings including drug tests background checks and any other required assessments such as a physical examination and TB test.

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

At OhioGuidestone we demonstrate positive leadership promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.

Required Experience:

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