Therapist - First Episode Psychosis Program

Southeast Healthcare; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Therapist to join the First Episode Psychosis Program in our Delaware and Morrow County offices. You will provide trauma-informed, recovery-focused counseling and work with clients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to promote engagement, stability, and long-term recovery.

Responsibilities include individual counseling, outreach, psychoeducation, and collaboration with care teams to connect clients with community resources.

Qualifications

• LSW/LPC required; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with SPMI and/or SUD population required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and healthcare services.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and therapeutic interventions to assigned clients.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities to establish and maintain relationships with clients who may be hesitant to participate in services.
• Develop supportive, trusting relationships that encourage continued engagement and recovery.
• Provide psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and skill‑building interventions.
• Assist clients in identifying personal goals and developing strategies to improve functioning and quality of life.
• Provide occasional case management services to assigned clients.
• Participate in team meetings, care coordination, and collaborative treatment planning.
• Connect clients with community resources and other support as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Community resources knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree

LSW/LPC required

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Delaware, OH 43015

Therapist - First Episode Psychosis Program

Make a difference at a critical moment in someone’s mental health journey. We’re seeking a compassionate, skilled Therapist to join a specialized team providing services to individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis related to mental illness in our Delaware and Morrow County offices.

In this role, you’ll provide trauma-informed, recovery-focused counseling while working collaboratively with clients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to promote engagement, stability, and long‑term recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling and therapeutic interventions to assigned clients.


• Conduct outreach and engagement activities to establish and maintain relationships with clients who may be hesitant to participate in services.


• Develop supportive, trusting relationships that encourage continued engagement and recovery.


• Provide psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and skill‑building interventions.


• Assist clients in identifying personal goals and developing strategies to improve functioning and quality of life.


• Provide occasional case management services to assigned clients.


• Participate in team meetings, care coordination, and collaborative treatment planning.


• Connect clients with community resources and other support as appropriate.

QualificationsRequirements:

• LSW/LPC required; master’s degree strongly preferred.


• Experience with SPMI and/or SUD population required.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.


• Crisis intervention and de‑escalation skills.


• Knowledge of community resources and healthcare services.


• Valid driver’s license and insurance.

As a healthcare provider, Southeast Healthcare is a non‑smoking employer. Staff members are required to be vaccinated for the flu (medical and religious exemptions may be requested during the hiring process).

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.