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NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago

Primary Therapist - MonDay

OH 45417, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that provides services for community correctional institutions. They are seeking a Primary Therapist responsible for providing mental health assessment and treatment for residents, ensuring compliance with treatment goals and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Assists in planning, developing, and implementing treatment for all residents

Completes required documents for program and ensures that all intake procedures are completed and documented

Participates in treatment program orientation by explaining program goals, objectives, rules, client obligations and rights

Conducts clinical assessments, identifies methods and procedures for obtaining corroborative information, develops diagnostic evaluations and completes treatment plans

Identifies treatment methods and resources to be utilized

Provides individual counseling sessions

Facilitates group sessions

Provides case management services by coordinating with other agencies, resources, and professionals within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals

Responds to crisis situations and uses appropriate crisis intervention techniques

Provides resident education regarding treatment issues

Refers resident to community resources and assist residents to utilize available systems

Writes reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related data

Consults with in-house staff or outside professionals to assure comprehensive quality care for the residents

Assists Clinicians in treatment and aftercare planning

May assist the Screening Unit in evaluating a resident’s psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms to determine appropriateness for admission

Performs and monitors case management

Disciplines residents according to policy and procedure, implements and enforces procedure for managing residents

Ensures that all operational documentation is completed, monitors residents, provides transportation, and performs other operational duties

Participates in team/ staff meetings

Participates in and performs public relations

Collects, prepares, and submits monthly/quarterly/annual statistical reports

Participates in the implementation of the quality assurance program for the institution

Qualification

LPC/MFT/LPCC/LISWClinical experienceDiagnostic AssessmentsCognitive Behavior TherapyMotivational Interviewing12 step recovery programsCase managementCounseling techniquesInterpersonal communication

Required

Master's degree in social work or related degree and must have an LPC/MFT/LPCC/LISW/IMFT licensure, or obtain it within three years of appointment, or have a bachelor's degree in social work with an LSW and at least two years of clinical experience with Diagnostic Assessments and the DSM 5

Must maintain licensure requirements of the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Work Board

Position requires the ability to analyze, plan, and implement effective clinical/chemical dependency programming techniques which may include coaching, counseling, and positive reinforcement acquired through a minimum of three years training and experience

Familiarity with Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a working knowledge of 12 step recovery programs

Clinical and chemical dependency assessment skills

Ability to facilitate groups

Ability to assess and implement counseling and counseling techniques and case management services for a correctional population

Ability to interpret and write clinical reports and statistical information

Interpersonal communication skills requiring courtesy and tact are necessary to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, social service, criminal justice agencies, and the general public

Valid State Ohio Driver's License required