Clinical Therapist

Harbor is seeking a therapist who assumes clinical responsibility for the ongoing treatment of clients of all ages. Harbor's mental health counseling services are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with clients with a whole array of different presenting problems. With a blend of private insurance clients, board-funded clients, Medicaid clients, we can utilize different modalities and evidence-based practices to help clients improve their quality of life.

Starting salary is $51,896 annually.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week with one evening per week required.

Requirements:

• Requires minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related Behavioral/Mental health field from an accredited college or university.
• Requires license to practice as a Social Worker/ Counselor in Ohio (LSW, LPC).
• Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences, and willing to represent the organization within the medical/health-care community.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use.
• Must have good documentation, treatment and assessment skills.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use.
• Prefer licensure in chemical dependency or proven experience and training in treating substance use disorders in addition to MH licensure.

Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, or young adults is preferred.

• For specialized programs:
  • SUD:
    In lieu of a mental health license, staff may be licensed as a chemical dependency counselor (LCDCIII, LICDC, LICDC-CS) in Ohio.
  • Developmental Peds:
    Prior experience working with adults/children with developmental delays.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains clinical responsibility for individual, family and/or group counseling of clients.
• In compliance with Harbor’s telehealth policies and procedures, provides telehealth services for assigned clients utilizing Harbor authorized or provided telehealth equipment.
• Completes discharge or linkage to other additional services as needed.
• Provides diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and completes necessary updates as required.
• Completes clinical documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor and submits all documentation according to Harbor policy.
• In providing billable services, meets or exceeds unit/direct service expectations established by Harbor.
• Provides crisis intervention services and is available for consultation.
• Facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources where indicated.
• Provides effective and efficient management of caseload and transfers/discharges clients in a timely manner. The number of open inactive cases must not exceed 10% of the total caseload.
• Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety
• May provide AOD Case Management, Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Urinalysis and Crisis intervention services at a Harbor site or other community setting if clinically indicated based on department/program needs and individual’s licensure standards. May provide IOP services at a Harbor certified AOD site.
• May provide diagnostic and therapy services under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist and/or physician.
• As preferred by the Clinical Manager, obtains/maintains Health Officer certification and provides pre-screening services.
• Timely and accurate completion of Peer/Clinical Records Reviews for other staff and demonstrates satisfactory performance on Peer/Clinical Record Reviews.
• Participates in peer consultations, staff meetings and continuing education.
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