Mental Health Therapist (and Internship Trainees)

The Counseling Source • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist oversees and provides the provision of mental health services, both diagnostic and psychotherapeutic, to residents in long-term care facilities (nursing homes), children in school or outpatient settings, and/or individuals with developmental disabilities in community settings.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or mental health related field OR Master's students working through their practicum or internship
• Licensed in the State of Ohio to provide mental health services including: LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, CT, LSW, LISW, LISW-S, SWT, MFT, IMFT, IMFT-S, MFTT, PhD
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Perform and document assessments of mental health needs of clients.
• Develop treatment plans/individual service plans and address needs of clients and implement interventions to meet these needs.
• Services may include ongoing counseling and community psychiatric support therapy when clinically indicated.
• Evaluate client's progress on an ongoing basis.
• Participate as appropriate in interdisciplinary team meetings for assigned clients.
• Collaborate with other agencies, family members and other relevant parties involved in the client's care.
• Make appropriate referrals to other service providers to assure that the client's psychosocial needs are addressed and to provide for optimal post discharge care.
• Complete all documentation of services per applicable government regulation, company policy, and professional standards.
• Participate in appropriate orientation and training opportunities to improve clinical skills and increase knowledge of applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees