Mental Health Therapist

Path Ihc; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Path Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Therapist in Cincinnati, OH to deliver counseling to children, adolescents, and adults under supervision. The role emphasizes individualized treatment planning, group and family sessions, and collaboration with a care team to support clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling, an active Ohio license (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC), and at least three years of outpatient clinical experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling required.
• Active Ohio license (LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans per guidelines.
• Collaborate with care team and referrers to coordinate services and documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Social Work acceptable with LSW

Tools

EHR program competency

Telemedicine software

Job description

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Mental Health Therapist

Full Time Cincinnati, OH, US

TITLE:Therapist,BehavioralHealth

RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Supervisor

WORK AREA:Outpatientoffice.

SUMMARY:The Behavioral Health Therapist's primary role, under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, is to utilize their specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in counseling,diagnosticinterviews,assessments,andpreparationanddeliveryoftreatmentplansfor children, adolescent, and adult patients. The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide therapy sessions for individuals, groups, and families.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY I:Taskswithactualblood/bodyfluidexposureare not included in this position’s duties as the job requires therapeutic counseling only.

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

• Provideindividualandgroupstrengths-basedtherapytochildren,adolescents,adults,and families.
• Establishcleargoalsandstrategiesforthewelfareoftheclientandmaintaindocumentation of services provided and client progress.
• WorkwiththeclienttodevelopanindividualtreatmentplanaccordingtoOMHASand CARF person/family-centered standards, review and monitor services and activities, documenting progress.
• Support the care team environment by working collaboratively with clients and their familiesasappropriate,physicians,nursepractitioners,casemanagement,referralsources, and ancillary agencies.
• Provide client referrals to psychiatry/nurse practitioners, support groups, or other mental healthprofessionalsoragencies,anddocumentservicesprovidedperthepoliciesofPATH Behavioral Health, your professional licensing body, and state and federal guidelines.
• Participate in care conferences and case reviews, and document and report concerns of abuseorneglecttotheappropriateauthoritiesaccordingtotherequirementsofstate/federal law and your licensing body.
• Workprofessionallywithreferringprovidersoragencies,courtsystems,probation departments, foster care agencies, and the school system.
• Becommittedandrespectfulofculturaldiversity,religiousandpersonalvalues,and traditions of clients and their families in alignment with the Path’s mission.

Day-To-DayTeamMemberResponsibilities

• Willingly serve in a professional and collaborative capacity with all other employees of Path Behavioral Healthcare, fully understanding and complying with all organizational processes and policies.
• Collaboratewithallsupervisorsandcoworkerstocommunicatewithtransparencyanddrive implementation of the organization's goals, objectives, and processes.
• Maintainanorganizedpracticeandschedule,beatworkontimeandreadytowork,and leave work at the completion of client care responsibilities.
• Reduceclientreschedulingbyfullyinformingtheappropriatepersonofnecessarytimeoff work.
• MaintainstrictcompliancewithHIPAAguidelines,confidentialityagreements,billingand coding guidelines, and company policy.
• Maintain a demeanor of positive professionalism and serve as a model for others to exemplify the mission and vision of Path Behavioral Healthcare.

Licensing/ContinuingEducation

• Maintainsanactive,unrestrictedOhiolicensetoprovideclinicalcounselingservices.
• Attendsallrequiredcontinuingeducationopportunitiespertheregulationsofyourlicensing body.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:CandidatemusthaveaMaster'sdegreeinSocialWorkorClinicalCounselingfroman accredited university. ABachelor's degreein Social Work isalso acceptable if thecandidate holds a valid LSW license.

Licensure:Candidatesmustpossessoneofthefollowinglicenses:LSW,LISW,LPC,orLPCC

Experience:Candidatesmusthaveaminimumof3yearsofclinicalexperience,includingat least 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.

Physical Effort:This position requires the ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, viewing computer monitors, and keyboarding.

Communication Skills:Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing. Strong grammar and writing skills are crucial for clear and concise communication with clients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Interpersonal Skills:The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to interact and assist in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner with colleagues, providers, clients, and their families, as they represent both themselves and Path Behavioral Healthcare.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills:Candidates must achieve competency in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) program, telemedicine services, and any additional software programs utilized by the company, ensuring efficient access and updating of client information. The role requires fine dexterity, adept handling, and proficient gripping abilities to perform various tasks.

Background:The candidate must pass all federal and state background checks, and their educational and work history will be confirmed in compliance with company policies.