School / Early Childhood Licensed Therapist - Lorain County

OhioGuidestone•Lorain, OH

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is a nonprofit organization providing prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports through telehealth and locations across Ohio. The School / Early Childhood Licensed Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and provides diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload. The therapist delivers school-based behavioral health services while embedded in a partner school and also works with children from birth to age 6 and their caregivers to address the child’s overall needs. The role includes individual and group supervision, training, and shadowing, with flexible scheduling intended to support work/life balance. The therapist provides counseling and psychotherapy, maintains therapeutic relationships with clients and caregivers, responds to mental health emergencies, coordinates community resources, and keeps timely clinical and other required documentation. The role may include clients with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, or specialty service needs.

Requirements

LSW or LCDC III, LPC, or MFT license and related educational requirement.
A master’s degree from a relevant accredited program; or a bachelor’s degree from a relevant accredited program with 2 years of social work or counseling experience; or a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or nursing.
Strong desire to make an impact and be mission-driven.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to speak effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as desired to meet client needs.
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain relevant and timely documentation.
Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes as needed, including ascending and descending stairs.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, background checks, and any other required assessments such as a physical examination and TB test.
Funding sources may require an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles, and perform with excellence, integrity, and ethics.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy to an assigned caseload, which may include clients with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, or specialty therapeutic needs.
Complete a documented, evidence-based treatment plan after the first client encounter and document plan reviews and progress toward goals and objectives in subsequent progress notes.
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and caregivers and provide support as appropriate.
Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner that recognizes clients’ personal and cultural identities.
Identify interventions for clients in crisis, access appropriate resources, and engage community partners in developing support plans.
Provide Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), SUD Targeted Case Management, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or minor case management functions as needed.
Coordinate referrals and community resources, and advocate for clients as needed.
Participate in client treatment conferences and meetings and maintain frequent contact with assigned OhioGuidestone and outside agency professionals.
Accurately and promptly document and maintain client and family interactions, including legal, financial, and clinical documentation, in accordance with agency guidelines.
Attend and participate in regular supervision and maintain all required licenses.
Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Promote positive leadership, a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
Represent the agency positively in internal and external interactions.

Benefits

Opportunity to earn monthly bonuses for select clinical/therapist and BHS roles.
Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for an employee or employee plus children.
Free CEU trainings.
10 paid holidays, some of which are exchangeable.
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire arrangements, and locations.
401(k) with employer match option.
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.
Fingerprint background screening, physical examination, TB test, and drug screen are covered by the employer after an employment offer.