Youth Mental Health Therapist

TCN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Urbana, OH

About The Position

As a Mental Health Therapist, you will provide comprehensive therapeutic services to children and youth experiencing a range of mental health issues. You will work closely with individuals and families to assess their needs, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to promote their psychological well-being and recovery. The role requires empathy, strong communication skills, and understanding of therapeutic modalities tailored to adult clients, as stated in the posting. The therapist provides psychotherapy and diagnostic assessments under clinical supervision, while meeting agency productivity, quality, documentation, and billable-hours standards. The role includes developing individualized service plans with consumers, maintaining accurate clinical records, coordinating with other social service agencies, and participating in supervision, meetings, and required training. Services must remain within the therapist’s license and scope of practice and be authorized by Utilization Management.

Requirements

Master’s degree or LSW Bachelor’s degree.
One year of experience in mental health treatment services is desired.
Current credential as an LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW, or Psychologist.
Demonstrated competencies for working with the populations served.
Knowledge of safety rules and procedures, agency policies and procedures, Greene County area resources, and documentation requirements.
Ability to perform duties effectively under potential emotional stress and 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.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy under clinical supervision, meeting agency Client Care Hours and quality requirements within the limits of the therapist’s license and scope of practice.
Provide diagnostic assessments under clinical supervision that meet agency productivity and quality requirements.
Meet or exceed agency standards for services, assessments, and documentation, and accumulate the required billable clinical hours.
Keep the therapist-canceled appointment rate at or below 10%.
Provide only services authorized by Utilization Management, within authorized frequency and duration; request additional services when initial 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 the assessment.
Document sufficient rationale for diagnoses and for the type, frequency, and duration of services provided.
Develop measurable Individualized Service Plans and discharge criteria with the consumer, obtaining signatures at service initiation and each update.
Document consumer input in assessments, service plans, progress notes, and other records, including consumer and parent or guardian signatures when clinically appropriate.
Complete progress notes at the end of each session and submit them within 24 hours.
Notify the consumer and referral source, when applicable, before completing the discharge summary, and document the notification; complete discharge documentation within 30 days of last contact.
Develop and maintain quality, accurate clinical charts for all clients served.
Maintain positive collaboration 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 professional license or registration required for the role and complete the appropriate continuing education throughout employment.
Complete 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.
Adhere to organizational and departmental policies, including behavioral and ethical expectations.
Participate in weekly supervision with the manager.
Perform other clinical duties as assigned.