SUD Clinical Therapist

Personal Growth Counseling Services•Toledo, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist provides face-to-face diagnostic assessments, individual and group therapy, and case management services. The role uses basic clinical interventions to support clients in pursuing sobriety; coping with depression and anxiety symptoms; maintaining a safe lifestyle and healthy socialization; preventing suicide; achieving occupational and academic success; restoring individual and family relationships; and improving overall well-being. Services are provided in the agency office and in community settings, including local agencies, schools, facilities, and private homes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
Active Ohio license to practice as a Social Worker or Counselor: LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC-S, PC, PCC, or PCC-S.
Two or more years of experience working with behavioral health or Substance Use Disorder patients.
Knowledge of multiple clinical modalities, theory and principles of human behavior, and social work theory and practice.
Obtain First Aid, CPR, and De-escalation Training certification within 90 days of starting the position.
Maintain a current and valid Ohio or Michigan driver’s license, a good driving record, and adequate insurance; willingness to use a personal car for job duties.
Computer skills, including Excel capabilities and the ability to create reports.
Strong organizational, time-management, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Impeccable integrity, judgment, and professionalism.
Analytical and solutions-oriented approach.
Ability to work well in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Current CPR certification.
Active Ohio Medicaid number.
Ability to safely operate a personal motor vehicle weekly and comply with the Company’s Vehicle Safety Program.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods; push or pull up to 35 pounds; independently lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance or a mechanical lift potentially required for heavier loads; stoop; reach; and balance on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.

Responsibilities

Use the DSM-5 to provide diagnostic assessments for adults, teens, and children.
Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy interventions.
Conduct client visits in the agency office and in community settings, including local agencies, schools, facilities, and private homes.
Maintain complete and current clinical records for all persons served.
Consistently meet productivity goals.
Manage the caseload effectively and efficiently, including regularly reviewing case files to ensure they remain audit-ready.
Maintain current knowledge of community resources and contact and referral information to address client needs related to sobriety and mental stability, food, clothing, housing, financial assistance, inpatient referrals, medical care, and safety.
Enter clinical documentation into the EHR system in the appropriate format and submit documentation according to the Policies & Procedures Manual.
Perform job duties in a manner that is friendly and considerate and aligned with the agency’s Mission, Vision, Patient Care Philosophy, Professional Standards, and Ethical Conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.