Youth Services & Early Childhood Therapist- Medina County

Job Summary

The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, and/or community-based settings.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Interact with clients in a supportive manner, encouraging discussion and activities focused on recovery.
• Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, make referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients.
• Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintains client information, reports, records, and other documents; responds timely to emails and phone calls; attends and conducts in various trainings and meetings; communicates with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consults with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly, document and maintain the confidentiality of client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
• Facilitate adolescent IOP groups for both court-ordered as well as external/ internal referral sources.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
• Must have an LSW/LISW, MFT/LMFT, or LPC/LPCC.
• Newly graduated, pre-exam/scheduled candidates as welcome!
• Additionally, a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) is a plus!

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Proficient computer skills, including Electronic Health Records, Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
• Organizational skills, team player and attention to detail.
• Ability to form relationships with diverse populations within diverse settings.

Performance/Physical Requirements

• Work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is available for crisis management by phone as needed.
• Able to provide services in an office, the community and/or client homes, which may include facilities with multiple levels.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Able to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test and drug screening.