Mental Health Therapist/Mental Health Counselor

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist participates in the clinical team by providing in-office and telehealth counseling to adult clients. The role involves maintaining therapeutic relationships with clients on the therapist’s team, addressing clients’ biopsychosocial needs, and collaborating with the treatment team to provide holistic, whole-person care. The position also includes conducting intake screening and orientation, providing evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling, offering crisis intervention, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and providing group counseling as needed. The role operates in a professional office environment and the community. It routinely uses standard office equipment and requires regular speaking and hearing, as well as frequently sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Duties may change based on the needs of The Centers.

Requirements

A social work or counselor license recognized by the state of Ohio, such as LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC, or IMFT.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including emotional intelligence and the ability to balance empathy with professional communication.
Ability to receive criticism and feedback and resolve conflicts.
Organization and time-management skills, including prioritizing work and setting goals and strategies.
Ability to collaborate, maintain open communication, ask for help when necessary, and encourage team involvement.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity, respect for divergent viewpoints, and an ability to contribute to an equitable and inclusive environment.
Ability to adapt to changes in processes and use new technology to improve efficiency or work quality.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling files, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake screening and orientation for new clients and guardians when applicable.
Provide mental health counseling to adult clients using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
Provide crisis intervention as necessary to enhance and restore functioning.
Participate in coordination of care with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Provide group counseling as needed.
Meet or exceed agency-required productivity and documentation standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.