Therapist - LISW/LPCC (Full or Part-Time)

Benjamin Rose•Cleveland, OH

13h

About The Position

Position Summary: Provides in-home and/or telehealth treatment services to a caseload of individuals aged 55 and over who have a mental health diagnosis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following description is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities of the position: Responsible for providing clinically appropriate individual psychotherapy services to assigned clients. Performs diagnostic assessments/reassessments as assigned. Engages clients in the development of annual treatment goals, clinical reviews and completion of all other documentation related to the client’s treatment. Provides support to Day Treatment Group as facilitator on an?as-needed basis. Maintains communication with clients, caregivers, and helping professionals/agencies serving the client through phone calls, written communications, and in-person meetings. Has a working knowledge of therapeutic modalities, is able to apply them to meet the needs of individual clients. Provides necessary direct service hours to meet the performance standards set by the Behavioral Health Services Department. Completes and submits all documentation and client data in a timely manner according to department/agency protocols and funder requirements. Provides field instruction and/or training supervision for students and dependently licensed employees, on an as-needed basis. Other Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains documentation of client records according to agency, regulatory and funding?requirements, including but not limited to CARF, Ohio Dept. of Behavioral Health, Ohio Dept. of Medicaid, and the Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board. Provides information and referrals to other agency home and community-based service (HCBS) programs as appropriate. Works to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, management as well as other agency program and service staff. Attends agency meetings as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or clinical counseling.
Current and unrestricted Ohio licensure an LISW, LPCC, LISW-S or LPCC-S.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental illness [as described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V of the American Psychiatric Association].
Must have a current valid Ohio driver’s license and automobile insurance and access to personal transportation.
Must have excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer programs (Microsoft Outlook and Office).
Demonstrated proficiency in use of electronic health records.
Strong planning and organization skills.
Understanding of complex housing needs.
Attention to detail and accuracy are essential, as are abilities to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to reliably commute throughout Cuyahoga County using personal vehicle to provide in-home and community -based services.

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience in social service field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing clinically appropriate individual psychotherapy services to assigned clients.
Performing diagnostic assessments/reassessments as assigned.
Engaging clients in the development of annual treatment goals, clinical reviews and completion of all other documentation related to the client’s treatment.
Providing support to Day Treatment Group as facilitator on an as-needed basis.
Maintaining communication with clients, caregivers, and helping professionals/agencies serving the client through phone calls, written communications, and in-person meetings.
Applying therapeutic modalities to meet the needs of individual clients.
Providing necessary direct service hours to meet the performance standards set by the Behavioral Health Services Department.
Completing and submitting all documentation and client data in a timely manner.
Providing field instruction and/or training supervision for students and dependently licensed employees, on an as-needed basis.
Maintaining documentation of client records according to agency, regulatory and funding requirements.
Providing information and referrals to other agency home and community-based service (HCBS) programs as appropriate.
Maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, management as well as other agency program and service staff.
Attending agency meetings as required.