Therapist

Phoenix Group Home, LLC•Greenville, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides clinical counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor. The role uses specialized clinical knowledge and advanced skills in counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments, and the preparation and delivery of treatment plans. Services include individual, group, and family therapy in an outpatient office setting. The therapist works with clients to establish goals and individualized treatment plans, monitors and documents client progress, coordinates with care teams and external providers, and makes referrals to appropriate mental health resources. The role also includes participating in care conferences and case reviews, following applicable reporting requirements for suspected abuse or neglect, maintaining confidentiality and compliant documentation, and respecting clients’ cultural, religious, and personal values. The position requires an active, unrestricted Ohio clinical counseling license, ongoing continuing education, and competency with the organization’s electronic health record, telemedicine services, and other software. The therapist must meet the stated education, licensure, and clinical experience qualifications and pass required background checks.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling from an accredited university, or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a valid LSW license.
One of the following licenses: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
At least 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year in an outpatient setting.
Active, unrestricted Ohio license to provide clinical counseling services.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong grammar and writing skills.
Ability to interact with colleagues, providers, clients, and families in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner.
Ability to pass all federal and state background checks; education and work history will be confirmed.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Ability to sit for extended periods, view computer monitors, and perform keyboarding.
Fine dexterity, adept handling, and proficient gripping abilities.
Ability to achieve competency in the electronic health record, telemedicine services, and other company software.

Responsibilities

Provide strengths-based individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Establish client goals and strategies and maintain documentation of services and client progress.
Develop individualized treatment plans with clients in accordance with OMHAS and CARF person- and family-centered standards; review and monitor services and document progress.
Collaborate with clients, families as appropriate, physicians, nurse practitioners, case management, referral sources, and ancillary agencies as part of the care team.
Refer clients to psychiatry or nurse practitioners, support groups, and other mental health professionals or agencies, and document services in accordance with organizational policies, licensing requirements, and state and federal guidelines.
Participate in care conferences and case reviews.
Document and report concerns of abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities as required by law and licensing requirements.
Work professionally with referring providers and agencies, court systems, probation departments, foster care agencies, and schools.
Respect the cultural diversity, religious and personal values, and traditions of clients and their families.
Collaborate professionally with employees, supervisors, and coworkers and comply with organizational processes and policies.
Maintain an organized practice and schedule, arrive on time and ready to work, and complete client care responsibilities before leaving work.
Inform the appropriate person about necessary time off to reduce client rescheduling.
Comply with HIPAA, confidentiality agreements, billing and coding guidelines, and company policy.
Maintain professional conduct consistent with the organization’s mission and vision.
Maintain an active, unrestricted Ohio license to provide clinical counseling services.
Attend continuing education required by the applicable licensing body.
Achieve competency in the electronic health record, telemedicine services, and other company software.