Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Maternal Depression-(Cuyahoga, OH)

3500 Carnegie•Cleveland, OH

18d•$17 - $34

About The Position

Your story. Our mission. A perfect match. Your story. Our mission. A perfect match. You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future. The Pay: Pay: $17.40-$34.00 an hour Depending on experience, license, knowledge and education. Some specialties may include a sign-on bonus and monthly productivity bonus averaging an extra $40-$1,000 added to your pay each month! Benefits include: NEW higher pay rates Clear career ladder for development path in various roles Competitive medical benefits including options for employee, family or employee + children ! Free CEU trainings 10 paid holidays; two are exchangeable Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations 401(k) with employer match option Employment Assistance Program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Free licensure supervision Recognition and rewards Are you looking for a new path? A way to make a difference? The Community Counseling department is seeking a passionate and empathic therapist to serve mothers who are experiencing depression and anxiety. The ideal candidate will genuinely be interested in helping pregnant and postpartum women manage the ups and downs of pregnancy, new motherhood, and relationships in a home-based setting. This role will start part-time but has the ability to move to full-time.

Requirements

LSW; LPC, LMFT or higher license preferred and related educational requirement: Bachelor's degree from an accredited program or higher
Three years relevant experience and able to demonstrate competencies in basic behavioral health skills, for example: understanding of human behavior, mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on functioning and behavior; understanding how to therapeutically engage a mentally ill person, concepts of recovery/resiliency understanding of the mental health system; de-escalation techniques
Understanding of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
Understanding of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful
Mission-driven; strong desire to make an impact
Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently
Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
Able to provide services in the community and client homes, which may include facilities with multiple levels
Successfully meet all pre-employment background requirements

Responsibilities

Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions
Develop and maintain a service relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
Coordinate community resources including school, referral sources and outpatient behavioral health providers to ensure continuity of care; acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
Provide crisis intervention consultation in times of emergencies for coordination and assistance in crisis management and stabilization as needed.
Facilitate appointments to ensure overall physical well-being including basic, mental health and substance use needs.
Review Diagnostic Evaluation and additional assessments, to aid in the ongoing development and implementation of a client’s individualized treatment plan (ITP).
Attend and participate in agency/ team/clinical meetings, including mandatory trainings, and treatment coordination.
Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintain client information, reports, records, and other documents; respond timely to emails and phone calls; attend and participate in various trainings and meetings; communicate with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consult with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
Accurately and promptly, document and maintain the confidentiality of client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
Meet with Supervisor for weekly supervision.
Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
Promote an inclusive work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Consultation with a licensed practitioner or an eligible provider, to assist with the individual's needs and service planning for individualized supports or care coordination of healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan
Referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment
Interventions using evidence-based techniques
Identification of strategies or treatment options
Restoration of social skills and daily functioning
Crisis prevention and amelioration

Benefits

NEW higher pay rates
Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
Competitive medical benefits including options for employee, family or employee + children !
Free CEU trainings
10 paid holidays; two are exchangeable
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
401(k) with employer match option
Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Free licensure supervision
Recognition and rewards