Mental Health Therapist

About the role

The Mental Health Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Director and respective counselor supervisor. The primary job function is to conduct individual, group, and family therapies, coordinating various types of clinical mental health activities. The counselor will perform various diagnostic and assessment procedures based on qualifications and abilities, and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions with clients.
• Performs various diagnostic, assessment, and treatment planning procedures (based on qualifications and abilities) in accordance with ODMH/ODADAS/CARF standards.
• Coordinates various clinical activities.
• Assists in monitoring care to ensure conduct is in compliance at all times with agency policies.
• Makes necessary reports to counselor supervisor and/or Clinical Director regarding any aspect of staff treatment of clients.
• Attends regularly scheduled executive committee meetings.
• Attends treatment staffing with prepared report that accurately represents client’s response to treatment.
• Serves on various committees for purposes of Quality Assurance; may be asked to serve as Chairperson of select committees at the direction of Leadership and Clinical Director.
• Conducts in-service training as assigned.
• Maintains contact with family members/guardians, referral sources, and authorized outside sources regarding client treatment activities and progress.
• Maintains documentation relative to caseload and program function.
• Meets with representatives from outside agencies (local Mental Health Boards, potential referral sources, state agencies) for marketing, survey/audit, or informational purposes as required.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge and ability to navigate EHR (Electronic Health Record) system.
• Assumes additional duties as assigned by Clinical Director or Counseling Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Required licensure: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
• Experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults with a mental health diagnosis, or mental health work history preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact in a pleasant and professional manner with employees, physicians, providers, patients, and patients’ families to promote team effort through cooperation and respect.
• Essential technical/motor skills: organizational skills, writing, speaking clearly, answering the telephone, fine dexterity, handling, and gripping.
• Age-specific care criteria: must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan; ability to assess data, interpret information, and identify age-specific needs per unit policies and procedures.
• No supervisory function.
• Proven competency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Adaptability in a challenging, dynamic environment; ability to understand and work well