THERAPIST LSW/PC

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Therapist II functions as a member of a treatment team, which may consist of staff with a variety of mental health, education, or medical backgrounds. Therapist assists the treatment team to plan and deliver clinical services, case coordination, intervention, consultation and/or education services to children, adolescents, adults and families.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·       Master’s degree in a relevant social science field.

·       Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) 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 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 patients.  Aggressive patient 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.