Counselor (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, MIFT)

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values—putting people first, striving for excellence, and having a can-do mindset—Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

About the Role

Reporting to the Supervisor, Behavioral Health Services, the Counselor will provide counseling services to both adults and children experiencing behavioral and emotional difficulties. Services may be provided in individual, group, or family settings. You will utilize a team-focused treatment plan approach to deliver exceptional therapeutic intervention services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, or family therapy for both adults and children.
• Actively engage in supervision with your Behavioral Health Supervisor.
• Assist clients in preparing and presenting treatment program work material.
• Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF, and professional standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently, meeting workplace expectations (e.g., productivity).
• Prepare all documentation for discharge and aftercare referral.
• Assist in community outreach.
• Act to understand and safeguard the welfare of others; consult with supervisor on ethical and legal aspects of the organization.
• Perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Complete all productivity and documentation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid unencumbered LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LIMFT, or LMFT License in the state of Ohio.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Competency in treating mental health and/or substance use disorders within individual, group, couples, and family systems therapy.
• Experience collaborating with team members to optimize client outcomes.
• Familiarity with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Awareness of community and state support resources for the population served.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients in person, over the telephone, or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients in person, over the telephone, or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading printed materials and computer screens.
• Physical effort: occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting; some lifting, pushing, and pulling may be required.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k match.
• HealthJoy—a no-cost medical and mental health online resource available from day one.
• Robust earned paid time off (PTO) program.
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available for eligible roles).
• Professional development support.

All employees must comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy, with possible medical or religious exemptions reviewed by the Signature Health Review Committee. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace; a pre-employment drug screen is required after a conditional job offer.