THERAPIST CT ASSOCIATE-ICS

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in a Mental Health field.

Counselor Trainee (CT) licensure status

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with children, parents, and professionals to provide information regarding the children’s needs and strengths and the development of appropriate services.

Physical abilities required include sufficient mobility, sufficient strength to lift/carry a young child, language skills, ability to utilize emergency physical interventions, and to perform written paperwork (manual or automated).

Training and experience in the types of services provided by the team, with age appropriate competency, using the Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 or subsequent revisions).

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

There is generally a pleasant physical environment; however, unpleasant conditions may include frequent interruptions, difficulty controlling office temperatures, heavy workload demands and constantly changing regulations and standards.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to talk and/or hear, to sit, stand, and walk; use the hands to finger, handle, and/or feel and be able to reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to focus visually.

Some flexibility in scheduling is expected to meet changing SBHI business needs.  This may require employees to work different days/hours or stay beyond their normal shift. 

Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively within a team as demonstrated by effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability in basic computer literacy skills.

Influenza vaccination is required on an annual basis.

Physical harm may result from aggressive or physically ill clients.  Aggressive client training and adherence to universal precautions helps to minimize the risk of physical harm.

As applicable to job duties, valid Ohio driver’s license and/or dependable private vehicle is required.

As applicable to job duties, Crisis De-escalation training is required on an annual basis.

As applicable to job duties, maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR