Therapist II

Jobtailor; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Akron, OH seeks a Counselor I to deliver group therapy, conduct patient intake assessments, and provide evidence-based therapy within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assist with treatment planning, maintain thorough EHR documentation, and ensure HIPAA/compliance. The role emphasizes harm reduction and mentorship for new staff in a patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as Counselor I or relevant experience
• Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements
• At minimum Master’s Degree, consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Technologically capable and comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation
• Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus
• Commitment to compliance, integrity, work standards, and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic patient needs and caseload
• Provide evidence-based therapy and occasional individual counseling sessions
• Assist with treatment planning and review progress toward treatment-plan goals
• Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team
• Document treatment data comprehensively and promptly in the electronic patient health record
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and company compliance requirements
• Attend required onsite staff meetings, supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quarterly in-service sessions
• Provide training, onboarding, and mentorship support for new-hire counselors within the site or adjacent clinics
• Support patients recovering from substance use disorders

Skills

Group Therapy Facilitation

Patient Intake Assessment

Evidence-Based Therapy

Regulatory Compliance

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

MS Office Proficiency

HIPAA / 42 CFR Part 2

Harm Reduction

Documentation

Communication Skills

Empathy

Mentorship

Education

Master’s Degree

Active Clinical Licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Record Systems

MS Outlook

MS Teams

MS Word

Job description

• Plan and conduct group therapy sessions and patient intake assessments based on clinic patient needs and caseload
• Provide evidence-based therapy and occasional individual counseling sessions
• Assist with treatment planning and review progress toward treatment-plan goals
• Coordinate patient care with the onsite multidisciplinary team
• Document treatment data comprehensively and promptly in the electronic patient health record
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and company compliance requirements
• Attend required onsite staff meetings, supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quarterly in-service sessions
• Provide training, onboarding, and mentorship support for new-hire counselors within the site or adjacent clinics
• Support patients recovering from substance use disorders

Requirements

• 1+ year experience as Counselor I or other relevant experience
• Active clinical licensure consistent with state-level regulatory requirements, at minimum dependently licensed
• At minimum Master’s Degree, consistent with state-level regulation and requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly empathetic and compassionate
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Technologically capable and comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation
• Familiarity with MS Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity with HIPAA and 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus
• Commitment to compliance, integrity, work standards, and regulatory requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting group therapy sessions and patient assessments while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in documentation and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support patient recovery from substance use disorders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Licensure
• Group Therapy Facilitation
• Patient Intake Assessment
• Evidence-Based Therapy
• Regulatory Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Treatment Planning
• Documentation in Electronic Health Record
• Harm Reduction Techniques
• Patient Care Coordination
• MS Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Empathy
• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Clinical Licensure
• Master’s Degree

Industry Keywords

• Substance Use Disorders
• HIPAA
• 42-CFR Part 2
• Multidisciplinary Team
• Compliance Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Health Record Systems
• MS Outlook
• MS Teams
• MS Word