Counselor, Community Based Family Therapy

Signature Health • Painesville, OH

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About The Position

The Counselor, Community-Based Family Therapy provides therapeutic services to high-need children and adults experiencing serious emotional challenges. Services are primarily delivered in clients’ homes, but may take place in other clinically appropriate settings. Clients may be involved with multiple service systems, be at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or residential treatment, or be transitioning home from residential placement. Treatment may be provided individually or with families, depending on client needs, using a team-based, treatment plan-driven approach to deliver client-centered care. The role reports to the Supervisor, Behavioral Health Services.

The position may require telehealth services. Work is generally performed during standard business hours, but evening and extended hours are required to accommodate client needs. Employees must comply with the annual influenza vaccination policy; medical or religious exemption requests may be submitted for review but are not guaranteed approval. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace, and applicants receiving a conditional offer must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid, unencumbered Ohio license as an LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LIMFT, or LMFT.
• Previous experience working with children and youth.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Competency in treating mental health and/or substance use disorders through individual, group, couples, and family systems therapy.
• Experience collaborating with team members to optimize client outcomes.
• Familiarity with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Awareness of community and state support resources for the population served.
• Ability to perform the position’s essential functions, with reasonable accommodations when applicable.
• Compliance with Signature Health’s annual influenza vaccination policy, unless an exemption is approved.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen after receiving a conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family, and group treatment.
• Provide crisis stabilization services to families as needed.
• Identify family strengths and needs to promote treatment.
• Advocate for families and coordinate services with social service agencies.
• Develop and implement Care Plans, Comprehensive Assessments, Treatment Summaries, Safety Plans, and Risk Assessments.
• Monitor family participation in programs by coordinating agency reports and maintaining direct contact as needed.
• Participate in treatment team meetings with external stakeholders to coordinate care across service providers.
• Maintain client charts in accordance with Medicaid, OhioMHAS, CARF, and professional standards.
• Meet productivity expectations and complete required documentation efficiently.
• Prepare discharge documentation and aftercare referrals.
• Safeguard the welfare of others.
• Consult with a supervisor regarding ethical and legal matters.
• Provide telehealth services when required by Signature Health.
• Engage in supervision with the Behavioral Health Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• HealthJoy, a no-cost medical and mental health online resource available on Day 1
• Robust earned paid time off (PTO) program
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible roles
• Professional Development Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time