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OhioGuidestone · 5 days ago

Office Based Therapist - LSW or LPC + - Bryan, Defiance, OR Napoleon (Sign-on Bonus!)

Napoleon, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. They are currently seeking an office-based Licensed Therapist to provide evidence-based therapeutic treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders, supporting clients through individual, family, and group counseling. The role involves developing therapeutic relationships, responding to mental health emergencies, and coordinating community resources.

Health CareNon ProfitProfessional Services

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

LSWLPCEvidence-based treatmentTherapeutic relationship buildingHuman behaviorProficient computer skillsEffective interpersonal skillsCrisis managementTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in social work with an LSW or a master's degree in social work or clinical counseling with LSW/LPC or higher is required

Licensure: Required- LSW or LPC

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

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 Driver's 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