Therapist

Path-Behavioral-Healthcare; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Path Behavioral Healthcare in Zanesville, OH seeks a Mental Health Therapist to provide individual, group and family therapy under clinical supervision. The role emphasizes strengths-based counseling, treatment planning, and collaboration with care teams.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work or Clinical Counseling, one of the specified licenses (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC), and at least 3 years of outpatient clinical experience, with strong documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling required.
• Licensure: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, including outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group strengths-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Establish clear goals and strategies, document services and client progress.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans per OMHAS and CARF standards.
• Collaborate with care team, physicians, and agencies to coordinate care.
• Refer to psychiatry or other professionals and document services as per policy.
• Participate in care conferences and report concerns per law and licensing body.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC licensure

Job description

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Therapist

Full Time Zanesville, OH, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1246

TITLE: Mental Health Therapist

RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Supervisor

WORK AREA: Outpatient office.

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, diagnostic interviews, assessments, and preparation and delivery of treatment plans for children, adolescent, and adult patients. The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide therapy sessions for individuals, groups, and families.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY I: Tasks with actual blood/body fluid exposure are not included in this position’s duties as the job requires therapeutic counseling only.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

• Provideindividualandgroupstrengths-basedtherapytochildren,adolescents,adults,andfamilies.
• 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.
• Workprofessionallywittarget="_blank" hreferringprovidersoragencies,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-Day Team Member Responsibilities

• Willinglyserveinaprofessionalandcollaborativecapacitywithallotheremployeesof Path Behavioral Healthcare, fully understandingand 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.
• Reduceclientreschedulingbyfullyinformingtheappropriatepersonofnecessarytimeoffwork.
• MaintainstrictcompliancewithHIPAAguidelines,confidentialityagreements,billingand coding guidelines, and company policy.
• Maintainademeanorofpositiveprofessionalismandserveasamodelforothersto exemplify the mission and vision of Path Behavioral Healthcare.

Licensing/Continuing Education

• Attendsallrequiredcontinuingeducationopportunitiespertheregulationsofyourlicensingbody.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Candidate must have a Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling from an accredited university. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work is also acceptable if the candidate holds a valid LSW license.

Licensure: Candidates must possess one of the following licenses: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC

Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, including at 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.