Counselor, Community Based Family Therapy

Signature Health Inc • 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, primarily in the home and in other clinically appropriate settings. Individuals served may be involved with multiple systems, at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or residential treatment, or transitioning home from residential placement. Services may be provided individually or with families according to 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 also provide telehealth services as determined by Signature Health. Work is normally performed in clients’ or families’ homes, though other settings may be used when clinically appropriate. Hours are generally 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 other 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 meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including occasional unassisted lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 15 pounds, and adequate hearing, speaking, vision, and dexterity to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and adults.
• 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 families’ participation in programs by coordinating agency reports and maintaining direct contact as needed.
• Participate in regular 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 workspace expectations, including productivity and timely completion of required documentation.
• Prepare discharge documentation and aftercare referrals.
• Safeguard the welfare of others.
• Consult actively with the supervisor on ethical and legal matters.
• Provide telehealth services when required by Signature Health.
• Engage actively 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 online medical and mental health resource available on Day 1
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible roles
• Professional Development Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time