Clinical Therapist (School Based)

As a Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive therapeutic services within the community setting. Your responsibilities will include conducting diagnostic assessments, providing individual and group therapy, and offering case management services to clients.

Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Care:
   • Maintain clinical responsibility for the assigned caseload.
   • Proficiently use DSM-5 for diagnostic assessments across various age groups.
   • Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy interventions.
   • Maintain complete and up-to-date clinical records for all individuals served.
2. Productivity and Performance:
   • Consistently meet productivity goals.
   • Demonstrate satisfactory performance on identified metrics.
   • Efficiently manage caseload, including regular review of case files for audit readiness.
3. Therapeutic Interventions:
   • Utilize clinical interventions to support clients in various areas, including sobriety, coping with mental health challenges, safe lifestyle choices, healthy socialization, suicide prevention, academic success, family restoration, and overall well-being.
   • Acquire and maintain knowledge of community resources to address client needs for support, including sobriety, mental stability, housing, and more.
   • Assess client needs for community resources and facilitate linkage to ensure effective connections.
4. Advocacy and Collaboration:
   • Advocate for assigned clients by collaborating with personal supports and external entities to enhance relationships and promote self-advocacy.
   • Collaborate with referral sources, local agencies, and legal entities as needed to coordinate client care, facilitate referrals, maintain safety standards, and expand client resources.
5. Documentation:
   • Input clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in the appropriate format and submit all documentation according to agency policies and procedures.
   • Demonstrate satisfactory performance on required Peer/Clinical Record Reviews.
6. Licensing and Professional Standards:
   • Maintain an active Ohio LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC license in good standing with the state board.
   • Perform job duties in alignment with the agency's Mission, Vision, Patient Care Philosophy, Professional Standards, and Ethical Conduct.
7. Other Duties:
   • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related Behavioral/Mental Health field.
• Valid license to practice as a Social Worker or Counselor in Ohio (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC).
• Proficiency in iPad usage, including Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
• Must possess a valid Driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Caregiver Grove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, age, sex, creed, national origin, economic status, sexual orientation, or physical disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Caregiver Grove complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.