THERAPIST LISW/PCC-SBHI
Position: Therapist LSW/PCC
Dept: Outpatient Services
Shift: Full Time 8:00am - 4:00pm varied/ 80 Hours per Pay
Facility: Samaritan Behavioral Health
POSITION SUMMARY: Therapist III functions as a member of a team providing substance abuse services. Responsibilities include performing initial and on-going diagnostic assessments; developing individualized service plans; providing clinical treatment, behavior interventions, AoD case management, consultation, and prevention education services to community site staff, patients and their family members and referral sources. Therapist is expected to contribute to the substance abuse services team’s achieving established productivity standards, and assist in developing and implementing program improvements.
Services will be delivered primarily at agency’s main office. Services may also be delivered in the community Therapist assists Director in reviewing and signing clinical charts, assisting in the monitoring of daily operations within the substance abuse services, and being responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of assigned departmental projects. Duties will also include other job related tasks as directed by the Director of Substance Abuse services.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Master’s degree in a relevant social science field.
· Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with CCDC credentials or a scope of practice in chemical dependency or Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
· 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)
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.