Behavioral Health Therapist/Counselor (Outpatient)

International Executive Service Corps; Findlay (OH); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist/Counselor to provide essential psychological services. This role involves diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, offering therapy and counseling, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. The ideal candidate will possess a current Ohio license and have strong interpersonal skills to enhance client interactions. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact in the community while enjoying the flexibility of remote work options.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of patient care appropriate to age.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Provide counseling and therapy to individuals and families.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of individual progress.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Therapeutic crisis intervention

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Current license in Ohio as LISW, LPCC, or LMFT

Tools

Electronic medical record documentation

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist/Counselor is to provide a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or case management services for individuals, couples, groups, and/or families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Diagnose and treat mental health disorders

• Duty 2: Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to individuals and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Duty 3: Collects information about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates information to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Duty 4: Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Duty 5: Conduct ongoing assessment of individual’s progress to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery as appropriate.
• Duty 6: Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
• Duty 7: Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
• Duty 8: Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
• Duty 9: Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.
• Duty 10: Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current license in the State of Ohio as LISW, LPCC or LMFT

• Ability to work remotely
• This position may not be inclusive to the Blanchard Valley Medical Practice (BVMP) that you are assigned at the time of hire, which may require you to work at another BVMP location, as needed.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department/BVMP location. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Individual must be able to use the computer for documentation in the electronic medical record and demonstrate the ability to document in a timely manner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years working in behavioral health setting or position working with behavioral health needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, sit continuously for six hours a day and stand for one hour a day. The individual must be able to lift twenty to fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity for simple grasping tasks. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The individual must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle for business travel and community involvement.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)