Counselor, Part Time (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, MIFT) - 20 hours/week

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 who are experiencing behavioral and emotional difficulties. The scope of services may be provided in individual, group, or family settings. You will utilize a team-focused treatment plan approach to provide clients with 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 (i.e., productivity).
• Prepare all documentation for discharge and aftercare referral.
• Assist in community outreach.
• Act to understand and safeguard the welfare of others.
• Actively consult with supervisor to address ethical and legal aspects of the organization.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.
• Responsible for completing 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 required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Competency in the treatment of mental health and/or substance use disorders within the context of individual, group, couples, and family systems therapy.
• Experience collaborating with other 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 work 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 or patients in person, over the telephone, or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone, or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements; standing, walking, squatting, and sitting, with some lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• 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 program (PTO).
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles).
• Professional Development Support.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.