Licensed Clinical Therapist

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides a continuum of behavioral health care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication-assisted treatment. The Clinical Therapist supports individuals recovering from addiction or mental health challenges by providing specialized clinical services to clients within the therapist’s scope of practice and as privileged by the supervisor. The position reports to a Clinical Supervisor and is located on West Broad St in Columbus, Ohio. The therapist provides individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention; maintains timely, accurate clinical records and documentation; supports program development; and makes referrals and coordinates care with community providers. The role uses person-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approaches to encourage recovery and community engagement. A $5,000 hiring bonus is offered. Compensation depends on licensure and years of experience, with listed ranges from $50,000 to $83,500.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Active license: LCDC II, LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LICDC, LISW, or LPCC.
Must pass a BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and an employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention services within scope of practice and as privileged by the supervisor.
Complete crisis and safety plans, treatment plans, service notes, transition and discharge plans, forms, and other required reports within applicable time frames.
Maintain accurate and complete clinical records in accordance with quality improvement and billing standards.
Assist with program development and planning as assigned.
Respond to requests for clinical information about clients as permitted by law and applicable rules and regulations.
Ensure verbal and written communications of Protected Health Information comply with 42 CFR Part 2, mental health laws, HIPAA, scope of practice, and professional licensing standards.
Keep current on community resources, educate clients about them, and make appropriate referrals.
Activate Case Management or CPST services when medically necessary to help address barriers to recovery, including financial, housing, occupational, educational, and support-system needs.
Collaborate and coordinate with community service providers involved in client care to promote integrated and holistic care.
Respond to community professionals in a timely manner after contacting Lighthouse staff.
Promote progressive pro-social interventions, community connectedness, safe and supportive environments, social acceptance, and positive reinforcement.
Use person-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approaches to promote client engagement in the community.