Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Role Overview

• 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 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 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 and 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.

Requirements

• LSW, LPC, LMFT or higher license and related educational requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program or higher
• 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.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screening.
• Authorization to work legally in the United States.

Benefits

• NEW higher pay rates
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including options for employee, family or employee + children !
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays; three 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