Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Adult or Youth Tuscarawas County; PT

Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Adult or Youth
- * 9 Month Contract*-Tuscarawas County (PT or FT)

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- * 9 Month Contract*-Tuscarawas County (PT or FT) role at Ohio Guidestone

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- * 9 Month Contract*-Tuscarawas County (PT or FT) role at Ohio Guidestone

Your story. Our mission. A perfect match. You have a place at Ohio Guidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! Ohio Guidestone 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.

• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field of study
• Must have an LSW/LISW, MFT/LMFT, or LPC/LPCC
• Newly graduated, pre-exam/scheduled candidates are welcome!
• Additionally, a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) is a plus!

The contract Therapist role works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, and/or community-based settings. This is a contract to hire position.

Our team has a number of contract openings for Ohio State Licensed Therapists who specialize in areas such as:

• Substance Use Disorders outpatient and residential services
• Community-based and School-Based services
• Psychiatric services
• Early Childhood
• Juvenile Justice
• General Therapy

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Interact with clients in a supportive manner, encouraging discussion and activities focused on recovery.
• Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions.
• Assist in crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, make referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, act as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients.
• Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintain client information, reports, records, and other documents; respond timely to emails and phone calls; attend and conduct various trainings and meetings; communicate with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consult with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly document and maintain confidentiality of client and family interactions including legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned Ohio Guidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
• Will facilitate adolescent IOP groups for both court-ordered as well as external/internal referral sources.

• Positive, caring attitude toward substance use disorder (SUD) clients and their families.
• Knowledgeable about the disease of substance use disorder and community resources.
• 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.
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