Clinical Therapist (LSW or LPC)

Personal Growth Counseling Services; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Growth Counseling Services seeks a Clinical Therapist to conduct face-to-face diagnostic assessments and deliver individual and group psychotherapy, along with case management to support sobriety, mental health, and overall wellbeing.

The role requires an active Ohio license, two years of behavioral health experience, and proficiency with DSM-5 and EHR documentation. This position involves community-based visits and adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or related behavioral health field.
• Active Ohio license to practice (LSW/LISW/LISW-S/LPC/LPCC-S/PC/PCC/PCC-S).
• Two years or more experience in behavioral health or Substance Use Disorder populations.
• Knowledge of multiple clinical modalities and theories of human behavior.
• CPR certification within 90 days of starting.
• Valid Ohio/Michigan driver’s license with good driving record.
• Computer skills including Excel for reporting.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Impeccable integrity and professionalism.
• Analytical and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Active Ohio Medicaid number.

Responsibilities

• Proficient use of DSM-5 to diagnose adults, teens and children.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Conduct client visits at office, schools, community sites, and private homes.
• Maintain complete clinical records.
• Meet productivity goals consistently.
• Manage caseload with regular file reviews for audit readiness.
• Utilize community resources to support sobriety and wellbeing.
• Enter documentation in EHR per policies.
• Uphold mission, vision and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DSM-5 knowledge

Counseling skills

Case management

Documentation

Excel reporting

Time management

Problem solving

Professional conduct

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Excel

Job description

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing face-to-face diagnostic assessments, as well as individual and group therapy and case management services for clients. This role will utilize basic clinical interventions to support client efforts toward sobriety, coping with symptoms of depression and anxiety, safe lifestyle, healthy socialization, suicide prevention, occupational and academic success, individual and family restoration, and overall wellbeing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Proficient use of DSM-5 to provide diagnostic assessments for adults, teens, and children.
• 2. Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy interventions.
• 3. Provides client visits in agency office, as well as in community at local agencies, schools, facilities, and private homes.
• 4. Maintains complete and current clinical records regarding all persons served.
• 5. Consistently meets productivity goals.
• 6. Provides effective and efficient management of caseload, including regular review of case files to ensure on-going audit-ready status.
• 7. Acquire knowledge and maintain current contact and referral information of community resources to address client needs for support of sobriety and mental stability, food, clothing, housing, financial assistance, inpatient referrals, medical care, and safety.
• 8. Enters clinical documentation in the EHR system in the appropriate format and submits all documentation according to Policies & Procedures Manual.
• 9. Perform job duties in a manner that is friendly, considerate, and aligned with the agency's Mission, Vision, Patient Care Philosophy, Professional Standards and Ethical Conduct
• 10. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bachelor's degree in counseling, social or related behavioral health field.
• 2. An active license to practice as a Social Worker/Counselor in Ohio (LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC-S, PC, PCC, or PCC-S).
• 3. Two years or more experience working with the behavioral health or Substance Use Disorder patient population.
• 4. Knowledge of multiple clinical modalities, theory and principles of human behavior, social work theory and practice.
• 5. Must be certified within 90 days of starting the position on First Aid, CPR, and De-escalation Training.
• 6. Must maintain a current and valid Ohio or Michigan driver's license, a good driving record, adequate insurance and be willing to use personal car to perform job duties.
• 7. Computer skills including Excel capabilities with ability to create reports.
• 8. Strong organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• 9. Impeccable integrity, judgement, and professionalism.
• 10. Must be analytical and solutions-oriented.
• 11. Ability to work well in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• 12. Must have current CPR certification.
• 13. Active Ohio Medicaid number.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time
• 2. Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force - push or pull force up to 35 lbs.
• 3. Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position-Required to lift up to 50 lbs. of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs. with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift.
• 4. Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips, and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
• 5. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body
• 6. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces
• 7. Ability to safely operate a personal motor vehicle on a weekly basis and comply with the Company's Vehicle Safety Program.