Mental Health Clinician/Therapist - Full-time

Positive Leaps•West Chester, OH

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About The Position

Positive Leaps is seeking a therapist to provide age- and diagnosis-appropriate psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families in a safe and effective therapeutic environment. The role serves children and families in the organization’s Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient programs, including providing in-situ therapy. The position is based in West Chester and supports the organization’s mission of shaping positive behavior and developing effective skills. The listed annual compensation is $59,000 to $69,000, depending on license and experience. The clinician implements a research-based therapeutic model, follows the therapeutic process from assessment and diagnosis through treatment planning and ongoing evaluation, and maintains timely and accurate documentation. The role also includes case management, crisis intervention during regular business hours when needed, collaboration with clients and stakeholders, quality assurance activities, and other assigned administrative and clinical duties. The employer describes a supportive, collaborative environment focused on therapist growth and work/life balance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Mental health credentials and licensure required by the state of Ohio, such as LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LSW, LISW, or LISW-S.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a physically active environment, run, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings when required.
Prior knowledge of, or willingness to learn, an Electronic Health Record.
Ability to work with children who may be physically or verbally aggressive.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and tolerate exposure to loud noise, including repeated and prolonged screaming and crying.
Potential exposure to blood and body fluids.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate mental health therapy modalities and in-situ therapy services to families and children in Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient services.
Implement assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment plan implementation, and ongoing treatment plan evaluation to stabilize symptoms and improve client functioning and skill acquisition.
Use a prescribed, research-based therapeutic model with fidelity.
Maintain timely and accurate therapy documentation and records that support continued authorization and care consistent with prevailing standards.
Perform administrative responsibilities as assigned.
Provide case management services.
Provide crisis intervention during regular business hours when needed.
Communicate and collaborate with peers, colleagues, supervisors, consumers, visitors, and stakeholders.
Promote enthusiasm and commitment and model professional conduct, demeanor, dress, and workspace organization.
Participate in quality assurance activities, including record reviews.
Complete assigned tasks within assigned work hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.