Autism Spectrum Informed Clinician​/Mental Health Specialist

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients and their families based on their developmental needs.
• Collaborate with admissions and engagement and complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments as needed.
• Implement interventions that demonstrate respect for sociocultural values, personal goals, lifestyle choices, and complex family interactions within a systemic context.
• Intervene on behalf of clients taking into account their physical, mental, emotional health and substance use history.
• Schedule and conduct therapeutic counseling sessions with individuals, families, and treatment teams based on cases assigned and at the established acuity for each family.
• Take appropriate initiatives to manage crisis situations.
• Utilize evidence‑based therapeutic practices to support families through individual sessions.
• Document activities according to OMHAS, Medicaid and Joint Commission standards.
• Provide Crisis Intervention on call as assigned and all duties related to crises.
• Effectively care for clients within the scope of position.
• Demonstrate practicality, flexibility, and adaptability in the process of working with others, emphasizing the achievement of goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license
• Previous work experience as a Social Worker, Counselor, Therapist, or Clinician preferred.
• Active Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.