Community Based Therapist

Day & Employment Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, &

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions is seeking a licensed or eligible social work/counseling professional to provide therapy and case management within clients’ homes and community settings.

The role emphasizes delivering scheduled visits, updating treatment plans, and documenting progress notes. Travel across the assigned service area is required, with collaboration among case managers and psychiatric staff to ensure optimal client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with one year of therapy experience.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
• LSW/LISW/LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LMFT, LIMFT, LIMFT-S license or equivalent.
• Experience in therapy and counseling is preferred.
• Experience within a home setting is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient visits as scheduled.
• Ensuring treatment plans are up to date for each client.
• Completing comprehensive and succinct progress notes.
• Communicating and following up as needed regarding the client's status.
• Working collaboratively with those providing case management and/or psychiatric services.

Skills

Therapy experience

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling

Job description

Experience with IDD/Developmental Disabilities

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma. Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient visits as scheduled.
• Ensuring treatment plans are up to date for each client.
• Completing comprehensive and succinct progress notes.
• Communicating and following up as needed regarding the client's status.
• Working collaboratively with those providing case management and/or psychiatric services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field with one year of therapy experience or a Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
• Social Work/Professional Counseling License or equivalent: LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LMFT, LIMFT, LIMFT-S
• Experience in therapy and counseling is preferred.
• Experience within a home setting is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

Benefits

• Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure.
• Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid-time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations.