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The Therapist provides diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services for foster care children and families, delivering services through individual, family, and group modalities. Essential functions include completing evidence-based treatment plans, responding to mental health emergencies, and coordinating community resources.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC license along with a Master's degree, or a Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience. Required abilities include knowledge of human behavior, psychological assessment/treatment methods, and effective interpersonal skills for working with diverse populations.
You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health!
OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year.
We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment.
As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.
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 our foster care children and families. This is a hybrid position and services can be provided via telehealth, outpatient office, and/or community-based settings. Flexible part-time schedule to accommodate the clients and support work/life balance.
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.).
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.
Benefits
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Medical benefits
Free licensure supervision
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Free CEU trainings
401(k) with employer match option
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, LPC, LISW or LPCC license and related educational requirement:
Master’s Degree from relevant accredited program; or
Bachelor’s degree from relevant accredited program with 2 years’ experience in social work or counseling; or
Bachelor’s 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 participant’s 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 Driver’s 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.
What We Offer
NEW higher pay rates
Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
Free CEU trainings
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 care about the health and safety of our employees. Ohioguidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-Employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-Employment screenings.
