Behavioral Health Therapist

Equitas Health•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive, client focused mental health assessment and treatment utilizing individual, group and family modalities to people affected and infected with HIV/AIDS; LGBTQ clients; and the community at large. The individual will operate in accordance with the established professional standards and guidelines as stated by the Ohio Revised Code and put forth by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The individual will operate in accordance with the established professional standards and guidelines for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or American Counseling Association (ACA) and agrees to adhere to NASW or ACA standards.

Requirements

Minimum of Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or Doctorate in psychology required.
Minimum of LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, IMFT, or psychologist licensure required.
Must have knowledge of, sensitivity to, interest in, and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices; a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered community, and poverty.
Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
Reliable transportation, driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.
Knowledge and adherence to professional standards and ethics.

Nice To Haves

Independently licensed candidates preferred.
Post-master's experience providing treatment in health/mental health/substance abuse setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality outpatient mental health treatment for clients who have HIV/AIDS and their families; LGBTQ clients, and the community at large.
Develop skills in DBT and other best practice interventions.
Identify appropriate levels of care and treatment needs, making referrals when clinically indicated.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved in caring for shared clients via Epic, email, phone, or face to face interactions.
Complete comprehensive, client focused assessments, treatment plans and treatment evaluations with all clients.
Provide crisis intervention.
Assist in development and facilitation of support groups and therapy groups.
Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
Maintain client records as directed by agency policies and procedures that will be demonstrated by scoring no less than 90% on quarterly reviews.
Document work with clients in electronic health record accurately and within two business days of service provision.
Complete a minimum of 10 hours a year of HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ specific training to keep informed about current research and psychotherapy interventions.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.