Supervising Clinical Therapist

About the role

Harbor, a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral healthcare, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervising Clinical Therapist to join our dedicated interdisciplinary Developmental and Behavioral Services team at Harbor's Port Sylvania location.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical responsibility for individual, family and/or group counseling of clients.
• In compliance with Harbor’s telehealth policies and procedures, provides telehealth services for assigned clients utilizing Harbor authorized or provided telehealth equipment.
• Completes discharge or linkage to other additional services as needed.
• Provides diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and completes necessary updates as required.
• Completes clinical documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor and submits all documentation according to Harbor policy.
• Maintains caseload and transfers/discharges clients in a timely manner.
• May provide AOD Case Management, Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Urinalysis and Crisis intervention services at a Harbor site or other community setting if clinically indicated based on department/program needs and individual’s licensure standards.
• May provide IOP services at a Harbor certified AOD site.
• May provide diagnostic and therapy services under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist and/or physician.
• Aids in training and supervision of students and clinical supervision of staff seeking independent licensure, upon expectation of supervisor.
• Obtains/maintains Health Officer certification and provides pre-screening services.
• Timely and accurate completion of Peer/Clinical Records Reviews for other staff and demonstrates satisfactory performance on Peer/Clinical Record Reviews.
• Participates in peer consultations, staff meetings and continuing education.
• Reviews “Authorizations to Disclose / Obtain Confidential Information” (ROIs/PHIs).
• Demonstrates satisfactory performance on identified outcome measures and client satisfaction reports.
• Participates in agency-wide and departmental clinical research, as needed.
• Participates in program development as requested and where possible.
• Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies, and demonstrates continued growth.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• May be required to work at multiple sites, or provide services in the home or other community setting.
• Provides Community Psychiatric Supportive services, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Assesses client needs and formulates a strength-based ISP in conjunction with the client, family and/or significant others, evaluates and revises the ISP according to the client’s responses and needs, crisis prevention / intervention, provides support, education and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others, provides therapeutic interventions as noted in the ISP to maintain the client in the least-restrictive environment and to enhance client and family functioning, monitors clients to identify and minimize effects of psychiatric symptoms, provides education on self-management of symptoms to clients, families and/or significant others, assists the client and family in increasing social support skills and networks, coordinates indicated evaluations and assessments by internal and/or external providers, coordinates and monitors all services identified in the ISP, and provides assistance in gaining access to essential community resources.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related Behavioral/Mental health field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of Master's degree, may substitute Bachelor's degree with 20 years of experience utilizing a supervisory credential.
• Requires a license to practice independently with supervising credential as a Social Worker/ Counselor in Ohio (LISW-S, LPCC-S) or a license as a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA).
• Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences, and willing to represent the organization within the medical/health-care community.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use.
• Must have good documentation, treatment and assessment skills.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use.
• Prefer licensure in chemical dependency or proven experience and training in treating substance use disorders in addition to MH licensure.
• For specialized programs: Developmental Peds: Prior experience working with adults/children with developmental delays.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in computer use.
• Good documentation and assessment skills.
• Knowledge of clinical supervision and training.
• Ability to manage caseload and transfer/discharge clients.
• Experience with telehealth services.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and developmental delays.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and support.
• Strong interpersonal and consultation skills.
• Ability to develop and implement new programs.
• Effective presentation and speaking skills.

Benefits

Harbor offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays, tuition and professional license reimbursement programs, clinical supervision hours offered, employee referral bonuses, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.