Youth Mental Health Therapist

TCN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC • Bellefontaine, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive therapeutic services to children and youth experiencing mental health issues. The therapist works with individuals and families to assess needs, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to support psychological well-being and recovery. Services are provided within the limits of the therapist’s license and scope of practice and under clinical supervision where specified.

The position includes individual psychotherapy and diagnostic assessments, maintaining required productivity and quality standards, and completing timely, accurate clinical documentation. The therapist coordinates with consumers, families or guardians when applicable, referral sources, and other social service agencies; participates in supervision, meetings, and training; and follows agency, professional, and ethical requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree or LSW; the qualifications also list a bachelor's degree under Education.
• LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW, or Psychologist certification or credential.
• Demonstrated competencies for working with the populations served.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures, agency policies and procedures, the Greene County area and its resources, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to perform duties effectively under potential emotional stress and in conflict situations.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills and office equipment for documentation and communication.
• Client-focused practice, including active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and leadership abilities.
• Willingness and physical capability to engage in activities needed to meet the fundamental needs of individuals served.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, sit for extended periods, write legibly or use a computer, communicate information clearly, and recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in mental health treatment services is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy under clinical supervision, within the limits of licensure and scope of practice, and meet agency client-care-hour and quality requirements.
• Provide diagnostic assessments under clinical supervision and meet agency productivity and quality requirements.
• Meet or exceed standards for services, assessments, and documentation, including required billable clinical hours and a therapist-canceled appointment rate no greater than 10%.
• Provide only services authorized by Utilization Management, within the authorized frequency and duration, and request additional services when authorization has been met.
• Complete a written assessment of the individual's history, mental status, strengths, needs, and resources, including treatment recommendations, within 24 hours of assessment.
• Document sufficient reasoning for diagnoses and the type, frequency, and duration of services.
• Develop measurable individualized service-plan goals and objectives and discharge criteria with the consumer; obtain signatures at service initiation and each update.
• Ensure assessments, service plans, progress notes, and other records identify consumer input and include consumer and parent/guardian signatures when clinically appropriate.
• Complete progress notes at the end of each session and submit them within 24 hours.
• Notify the consumer and, when applicable, the referral source before completing a discharge summary; document the notification and complete the discharge within 30 days of last contact.
• Develop and maintain accurate, quality clinical charts for all clients served.
• Collaborate positively with other social service agencies serving clients and provide consultation when needed.
• Attend assigned clinical and administrative committee meetings and training without unexcused absences.
• Maintain the license or registration required for the profession and job, including required continuing education.
• Maintain agency-required annual training, including client rights and grievances, safety, infection control, and other training required by OHMHAS, CARF, and TCN.
• Remain free from citations for unethical practice and meet the standards of the profession.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies, including behavioral and ethical expectations.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the manager.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level