INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST (LISW/LPCC)

Lorain County Health & Dentistry•Lorain, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lorain County Health and Dentistry (LCH&D) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to being a trusted health partner for our community. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality care that is accessible to all. We proudly offer primary care, dental services, women’s health, and behavioral health for individuals and families—serving as a vital safety net for the community. We continue to grow and are looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us! If you are a kind and compassionate, independently licensed therapist (LPCC, LISW) who is committed to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence, we would love to meet you.

Requirements

Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
Must hold a valid license in the State of Ohio as an independently licensed Social Worker (LISW) or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements as mandated by policy.
Must maintain appropriate continuing education requirements.
A minimum of two years of experience in a mental health treatment setting is required.
Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to Lorain County Health & Dentistry i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in which behavioral health is integrated into primary care is preferred.
Experience in the assessment and treatment of both mental health and chemical dependency is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess the mental health and substance use related symptoms of medical patients.
Intervene in crisis situations during business hours.
Provide brief assessments to clarify behavioral health diagnoses and to inform care plans.
Define targeted treatment goals with and for the patients.
Provide short-term counseling to an established schedule of Lorain County Health & Dentistry patients, which may also include family members.
Identify patients with more intensive behavioral health needs and assist these patient in connecting to appropriate care within the community.
Ensure all plans and strategies developed are personalized, age specific, and culturally appropriate.
Provide education, counseling, and support to patients using trauma informed and research based interventions whenever possible.
Develop positive, professional relationships with patients.
Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
Accurately and concisely document all patient contact on a timely basis in medical record.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric providers to ensure integrated care.
Participate in a Peer Review Process to ensure quality and consistency of BH service delivery.
Comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR guidelines as all times.