Bachelor Of Social Work Therapist (Full-Time)

Description

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for nearly 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

We are looking to hiring a full time Bachelor of Social Work Therapist to provide structured time limited face-to-face individual and group therapy for clients of the agency who are experiencing problems with their mental health and/or AoD issues, as well as both personal and interpersonal problems. Provides these services within the context of the goals identified on the client's individualized care plan. The person in this position provides services within Zepf facilities and, when appropriate, in the client's natural environment. Services are provided in an environment that assures client's privacy and confidentiality. This therapist will provide group, and community-based services to individuals who may need additional therapeutic interventions in their home environment, and office-based services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Manager, providing individual and group therapy both in agency facilities and in the community based on client needs as identified on the Individual Care Plan (ICP).
• Develops and facilitates time-limited and ongoing psychoeducation services to groups and individuals using standardized curriculum, identifies existing curriculum to fill gaps in services, with assistance and approval of the Therapy Team leadership.
• Meets with clients in the community to assist in developing and facilitating behavioral plans with client and family/caretakers and provides services to individuals homebound due to physical health issues.
• Assists in the formulation of Individual Care Plan and signs on all clients serviced. Works closely with other agencies.
• Manage a caseload of primarily short-term therapy clients using manualized curriculum.
• May provide crisis intervention services within scope of practice.
• Provide psychoeducation on client diagnosis, symptoms, stages of change, readiness, and coping skills.
• Completion of Diagnostic Assessment Updates, ISP reviews, DLA-20 scales, LOCUS screens, and other assessment measures.
• Maintains direct service productivity per agency standards.
• Maintains required documentation per agency standards
• Participates in team meetings
• Consults and collaborates with other agency staff as requested by supervisor.
• Carries out policy and procedures of agency, may participate in community work, staff development, agency-wide projects Job and serve on committees/teams.
• Attends meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific/Individual Competencies:

• CPR and First Aid
• Crisis Intervention (CPI) Training

Requirements

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Social Work degree required.
• LSW, LISW, or other ODMH recognized status required.
• Prefer experience in running groups and providing interventions to individuals with mental health problems.
• Prefer some experience with individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities and mental health symptoms.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered under the agency’s commercial car insurance.
• Proof of car insurance for the vehicle that will be driven in the course of business.

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

1. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending, and moving.
2. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
3. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Environmental Conditions

• Air-conditioned and/or heated office setting
• time spent “in the field”, which could involve driving to residences, schools, doctor’s offices, and various locations in the community
• Could also include transporting patients to and from appointment.

Join our team and enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being and financial security! We offer a high deductible health plan with no premium cost per pay, along with a Health Savings Account featuring a generous $1,000 seed money ($2,000 for family coverage). Dental and vision coverage are also offered. Additionally, employees can take advantage of a 403b retirement plan with a company match of up to 3% and a company contribution of 2% after one year of employment, ensuring a solid financial future. We provide life insurance coverage equivalent to 1x annual salary. Time off benefits include sick leave, vacation, personal time, and holiday pay for 9 recognized holidays. Furthermore, we support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement and license reimbursement programs. Join us and thrive with our comprehensive benefits package!

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO