Clinical Therapist

Unison Health•Toledo, OH

11d

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist provides direct therapeutic services to assigned clients experiencing mental illness and adjustment difficulties. Services are delivered through group and individual therapy and diagnostic assessment. The role also involves linkage and advocacy as needed, along with treatment coordination, crisis support, documentation, and discharge planning. The therapist works in Unison Health’s Day Treatment Program and follows agency clinical standards, policies, productivity expectations, and scope of practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling.
At least 2 years of prior experience.
CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Knowledge of mental illness, individual and group counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention.
Knowledge of chronic physical health issues and the needs of persons who are SPMI or SED.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings.
Ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations.
Positive attitude, commitment to superior service, and enthusiastic support for the agency’s mission.
Personal integrity, ability to work as part of a team, and commitment to the agency’s mission.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile individuals.
If hired in a program where driving is required, ability to drive and be insured as a driver under the agency’s commercial liability policy.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic group and individual counseling services to clients in the Day Treatment Program.
Conduct diagnostic assessments using the current DSM and develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with agency standards.
Provide therapeutic interventions, crisis management, relapse prevention, and stabilization services.
Coordinate treatment team activities, referrals, advocacy, community resources, and discharge planning.
Document services, assessments, treatment plans, and client progress in the electronic health record in accordance with agency policies.
Maintain client confidentiality and comply with federal regulations and agency procedures.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, trainings, and professional development.
Maintain required licensure and certifications.
Follow Unison’s policies, clinical standards, productivity expectations, and scope of practice, and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.