Youth & Early Childhood Therapist - Lucas County

OhioGuidestone•Toledo, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a full-time licensed Therapist to serve youth and early childhood clients through its Toledo office in Lucas County. The role provides community-based mental health and behavioral health services, including services in clients’ homes and in the community. Therapists receive training, team support, and weekly supervision to maintain and advance their professional licenses. The position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to develop professional skills and increase earning potential through bonuses for exceeding productivity standards. The Therapist works with clients, families, and caregivers; monitors symptoms and treatment response; assists with crisis intervention; coordinates community resources; participates in treatment meetings; maintains timely and confidential clinical and administrative records; and facilitates adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) groups. Services may be delivered in agency offices, homes, schools, childcare facilities, and community settings. The role may involve flexible daytime, evening, and weekend hours and availability for crisis management by phone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
LSW/LISW, MFT/LMFT, or LPC/LPCC license; newly graduated candidates who are pre-exam or have an exam scheduled are welcome.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating emotional and mental dysfunctions.
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse populations in diverse settings.
Excellent time-management skills, ability to prioritize, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple clients.
Proficiency with computers, including Electronic Health Records, Windows applications, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
Ability to pass a physical exam and drug screen.
Satisfactory results from required pre-employment background and other screening checks.
Authorization to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and caregivers, providing support as appropriate.
Interact with clients supportively and encourage discussion and activities focused on recovery.
Monitor client symptoms and responses to treatment, and communicate changes to the treatment team to support timely interventions.
Assist with crisis intervention as appropriate.
Coordinate referrals and community resources, and advocate for clients as needed.
Participate in client treatment conferences and meetings.
Complete administrative responsibilities, maintain client information and records, respond promptly to communications, attend and conduct trainings and meetings, and coordinate required paperwork and compliance with other agencies, departments, vendors, and county services.
Document client and family interactions accurately and promptly while maintaining confidentiality and following agency guidelines.
Maintain frequent contact with assigned OhioGuidestone and outside agency professionals working on each case.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on responsibilities.
Promote a team-based work environment and represent the agency positively with internal and external contacts.
Facilitate adolescent IOP groups for court-ordered clients and clients referred through external or internal sources.
Attend and participate in regular supervision.
Maintain all required licenses.

Benefits

Opportunity to earn monthly bonuses in 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 opportunities, and locations.
401(k) with employer match option.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.