Mental Health Professional, LSW/LPC/LISW/LPCC; Emergency Services - Contingent

About the Role

Zepf Center, the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio, is seeking a Full Time Mental Health Professional for our emergency services department. This 24/7 comprehensive program assesses Lucas County adults, children, and adolescents experiencing psychiatric or behavioral crises, determining treatment options such as hospitalization or community-based services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage and intake interviews by phone or in-person with clients and referral sources.
• Complete counseling/social work assessments, mental status exams, and social histories.
• Assess and determine the most appropriate treatment, developing planned treatment.
• Provide linkage to case management and services.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate clinical records.
• Respond promptly to scenes when dispatched by the Crisis Line.
• Work cooperatively with emergency personnel to resolve crisis situations.
• Make appropriate emergency and crisis interventions at the scene.
• Provide immediate follow-up and linkage following crisis intervention.
• Deliver services in the most appropriate setting, including agency or field locations.
• Initiate and develop prevention strategies.
• Provide consultation and education services during crises and in training for emergency personnel.
• Perform crisis follow-up for specific issues within a defined timeframe.
• Maintain timely and complete documentation meeting CMS, CARF, and OHMAS standards.
• Perform short-term, brief solution-focused counseling for specific issues.
• Ensure collection of appropriate client assessment and demographic information.
• Accurately document service provision and billing information for reimbursement.
• Provide critical incident intervention for workplace traumatic incidents.
• Maintain competence and annual certification in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention.

Requirements

• Licensure: LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC.
• 2 years of crisis intervention experience.
• Health Officer designation.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license; eligibility to drive company vehicles and meet agency commercial insurance coverage requirements.
• Proof of active auto insurance if using a personal vehicle for business.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Working Conditions

This position is in a 24-hour unit, requiring the ability to work scheduled weekends and perform emergency overtime as necessary pursuant to contract guidelines.