Therapist

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Job description

Must be licensed in Ohio as LSW, LPC or higher

Summary/Objective

Works with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health and behavior. Provides therapy to clients predominantly in the school environment as well as in the home or community settings as deemed necessary. Creates and updates diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and treatment plan reviews. This role will work specifically with Charter Programs in Toledo/Holland, OH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver mental health services to clients in-school or in-home as deemed necessary. Services predominantly include going into the school.

Maintain set schedule consistent with both the needs of the client and the school/s serviced

Provide therapeutic interventions to the identified client in order to enhance and foster the client's optimal functioning and interactions in the home and community.

To continually assess client needs, service availability and appropriateness.

Work cooperatively with treatment team members and the family in the provision of services to meet the goals developed in the Person Centered Plan.

Provide appropriate documentation for service delivery and submit said documentation as specified by Medicaid and CARF standards.

Maintain required direct care interaction including all necessary documenting and reporting, attendance of meetings, trainings, and all standard measurable metrics and agency standards set for role

Maintain Client Interaction of 60% of worked hours

Assist in creating and maintaining group therapy sessions

Complete and maintain all continuing education and licensure

Maintains quality results by following agency standards-attend clinical supervision, manage caseload effectively, manage and maintain treatment plans, adhere to on time and quality documentation standards

Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Serves and protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, agency policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and CARF standards.

Perform other duties, as assigned, to the need of the agency deemed necessary and appropriate

(including but not limited to completion of Social Security forms, authorization or billing forms, phone calls, and participating in case consultation meetings with schools).

Measurable Metrics

Client interaction standards

All required documentation standards, quality, and timeliness

Required meetings, trainings, etc.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Licensed Social Worker or Counselor

At minimum one (1) year of work experience

Ability to work with people and work under pressure.

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent time management, organization, attention to detail, quality focus, professionalism, productivity, thoroughness, coordination, deadline-oriented, internal communications, reporting skills.

Demonstrates knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of mental dysfunction

Tools and Equipment Used

Personal computer including work processing software, copy machine, and fax machine

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in the field setting. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Join our team to receive benefits such as:
competitive wages
5 weeks off annually coinciding with schools breaks
40 hours of paid time off
Health insurance accessible at 90th day of employment
Free vision and dental coverage to employee
Free voluntary life insurance coverage
Full paid month off in July once yearly performance target is completed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
LPC or LSW (Required)

Work Location: In person

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