Therapist, Mental Health

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9 days ago Requisition

TITLE:Therapist,Behavioral Health

RESPONSIBLE TO:Clinical Supervisor

WORK AREA:Outpatient office.

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SUMMARY:The Behavioral Health Therapist's primary role, under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, is to utilize their specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in counseling,diagnostic interviews,assessments,andpreparationanddeliveryoftreatmentplansfor children, adolescent, and adult patients. The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide therapy sessions for individuals, groups, and families.

BLOODBORNEPATHOGENCATEGORYI:Taskswithactualblood/bodyfluidexposureare not included in this position’s duties as the job requires therapeutic counseling only.

• Provideindividualandgroupstrengths-basedtherapytochildren,adolescents,adults,and families.
• Establishcleargoalsandstrategiesforthewelfareoftheclientandmaintaindocumentation of services provided and client progress.
• WorkwiththeclienttodevelopanindividualtreatmentplanaccordingtoOMHASand CARF person/family-centered standards, review and monitor services and activities, documenting progress.
• Support the care team environment by working collaboratively with clients and their familiesasappropriate,physicians,nursepractitioners,case management,referral sources, and ancillary agencies.
• Provide client referrals to psychiatry/nurse practitioners, support groups, or other mental healthprofessionalsoragencies,anddocumentservicesprovidedperthepoliciesofPATH Behavioral Health, your professional licensing body, and state and federal guidelines.
• Participate in care conferences and case reviews, and document and report concerns of abuseorneglecttotheappropriateauthoritiesaccordingtotherequirementsofstate/federal law and your licensing body.
• Workprofessionallywithreferringprovidersoragencies,court systems,probation departments, foster care agencies, and the school system.
• Becommittedandrespectfulofculturaldiversity,religiousandpersonalvalues,and traditions of clients and their families in alignment with the Path’s mission.

• Willinglyserveinaprofessionalandcollaborativecapacitywithallotheremployeesof Path Behavioral Healthcare, fully understanding and complying with all organizational processes and policies.

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• Collaboratewithallsupervisorsandcoworkerstocommunicatewithtransparencyanddrive implementation of the organization's goals, objectives, and processes.
• Maintainanorganizedpracticeandschedule,beatworkontimeandreadytowork,and leave work at the completion of client care responsibilities.
• Reduceclientreschedulingbyfullyinformingtheappropriatepersonofnecessarytimeoff work.
• MaintainstrictcompliancewithHIPAAguidelines,confidentiality agreements,billing and coding guidelines, and company policy.
• Maintainademeanorofpositiveprofessionalismandserveasamodelforothersto exemplify the mission and vision of Path Behavioral Healthcare.

• Maintainsanactive,unrestricted
  
  Ohiolicensetoprovideclinicalcounselingservices.
• Attendsallrequiredcontinuingeducationopportunitiespertheregulationsofyourlicensing body.

Education:Candidatemusthavea Master'sdegreein

Social Workor Clinical Counselingfroman  accredited university. ABachelor's degreein Social Work isalso acceptable if the candidate holds a valid LSW license.

Licensure:Candidatesmustpossessoneofthefollowinglicenses:

LSW,LISW,LPC,orLPCC

Experience:Candidatesmusthaveaminimumof3yearsofclinicalexperience,including at least 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.

Physical Effort:Thispositionrequirestheabilitytoworkunderstressfulconditionsandtowork irregular hours. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, viewing computer monitors, and keyboarding.

Communication

Skills:

Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing. Strong grammar and writing skills are crucial for clear and concise communication with clients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Interpersonal

Skills:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to interact and assist in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner with colleagues, providers, clients, and their families, as they represent both themselves and Path Behavioral Healthcare.

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