THERAPIST LSW/PC YCATS

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Master’s degree in a Mental Health field.

· Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

· 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).

· Knowledge of, and use of, 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.

- Reliable method of transportation to office and community settings.