Therapist

About the role

This Therapist role is a clinical service position providing a full range of behavioral healthcare services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of adolescents with mental health or substance abuse disorders, including youth with sexual offending and sexual abusing behaviors. The incumbent participates in the planning, organization and delivery of cross-disciplinary services such as assessment, treatment planning, counseling, specialized behavioral plans, safety plans, etc., according to individual skills, abilities and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Completes Assessments: administers and completes client screening and assessment tools (ERASOR, J-SOAP, Psychosocial Assessment) and provides Diagnostic Assessments as assigned.
• Serves as a member of the treatment team regarding ongoing assessment of client needs and coordinates with others.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of client information.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on gathered data; involves client, family, staff and referral sources; revises as needed.
• Works with external agency staff (probation officers, case workers) to understand case history and identify specific treatment needs; coordinates implementation of treatment-related activities.
• Performs group, individual and family therapy; may perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Enforces facility rules and standards of behavior; maintains and completes required documentation prior to the end of each shift (Communication Log, Incident Reports, Progress Notes).
• Prepares reports as required by Abraxas and external sources (Assessment Reports, Progress Reports, Court Reports, Safety Plans, Discharge Summaries, etc.).

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Experience in social work, crisis intervention, and counseling within substance abuse and mental health, including juvenile sex offender and sexual abusing behavior youth.
• Thorough knowledge of current health/mental health issues, available community/clinical resources and best-practice therapeutic intervention skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Licensed by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board with a professional disclosure statement that includes juvenile sex offender assessment and treatment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a social science field and at least two years of related experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Pay

• Bachelor-level LSW: $58,000 annually
• Master-level LSW: $60,000 annually
• DailyPay available (access earned wages before payday)

Schedule

Full-Time