Retention Bonus Based On Experience UP to $10,000

We offer hybrid office-based/remote positions

We have full-time, part-time, and contract positions available

Position Highlights:

• Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts and many more.
• Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.

Position Summary:

Provides the full range of outpatient mental health and/or drug/alcohol treatment services including diagnostic assessment; individual, family and group psychotherapy; and crisis intervention as needed. Licensure supervision provided for dependently licensed clinicians.

What You Will Do:

• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to identify treatment and other patient needs.
• Ability to establish therapeutic rapport to engage patients in the treatment process.
• Develop of treatment plans using evidenced-based interventions to address behavioral health disorders.
• Implement clinical interventions in individual and group sessions that effectively treat behavioral health disorders and promote patient recovery.
• Ability to complete timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute positively to the clinical team and the overall establishment of a productive work environment.
• Actively engage in learning opportunities to continuously enhance professional skills.

What You Will Need:

Applicants must meet one of the three levels of criteria below.

• Level I: Master’s degree in a mental health, drug/alcohol or related field, plus appropriate independent license (LISW/LPCC/IMFT/LICDC); OR
• Level II: Master’s degree in in a mental health, drug/alcohol or related field, plus appropriate license (LSW/LPC/MFT/LCDCIII); OR
• Level III – Bachelor’s degree in a mental health, drug/alcohol or related field, plus appropriate license (LSW/LCDCII/LCDCIII) as required in the OhioMHAS rules and certification standards.
• Heart Saver and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn and utilize EMR.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND SCOPE

Under the supervision of the assigned Program Coordinator, provides the full range of behavioral health treatment, including diagnostic assessment; individual, family and group therapy; crisis intervention, and other treatment and/or prevention, education, consultation services. The scope and volume of services provided and target population(s) served will vary as related to specific job role.

Provides diagnosis and treatment and behavioral health disorders within scope of practice and under clinical supervision. Renders all services within department guidelines and in compliance with rules/standards set forth by Medicaid/Medicare, HFAP, OhioMHAS, and CARF.

ESSENTIAL TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality care through engagement in professional growth and agency-sponsored learning opportunities; utilizes best practices as appropriate to the conditions being treated; and provides all services in a manner that instills hope and meets patients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. Uses best practices for patient engagement and retention throughout the episode of care.
• Performs tasks that provide for patients’ safety including ongoing screening and documentation of risk factors; develops safety plans and crisis management plans when indicated; and coordinates with afterhours services as needed to promote patient care. Understands the role of accurate and timely clinical documentation in relation to quality care and patient safety.
• Promotes patient recovery through active and collaborative patient involvement in initial and ongoing treatment planning. Fosters recovery and independence by identifying and incorporating patients’ strengths and abilities into the treatment process. Involves natural support persons, self-help resources, and other community integration activities as critical components to long-term recovery. Decreases length and frequency of sessions as patients prepare for discharge.
• Understands the role of Patient Care Standards (PCS) as a measure of our commitment to serving those in need and ensuring that access to care is provided. Ensures PCS standards are met and actively utilizes and responds to strategies provided through supervision when there are challenges in meeting these standards. 
• Performs tasks necessary to support revenue including timely and accurate documentation within departmental guidelines; maintaining current treatment plans; and complying with ongoing prior-authorizations for services when applicable. Performs tasks related to grants or other special projects as assigned.
• Is able to effectively and efficiently utilize EMR and video-conferencing software. Utilizes work email on a daily basis keeping current with FRMC and departmental communications. For new hires, these skills are in place by the end of the probationary period. Ensures all electronic forms of communication, that include PHI, are compliant with HIPAA and 42 CFR laws regarding confidentiality.
• Positively contributes to patient, referrals source, and employee satisfaction. Is a team player who is flexible, willing to assist team members, and positively influences team morale. Actively participates in and follows through with strategic planning, performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Regularly demonstrates the ability to all behavioral health patients of all ages and of all cultural backgrounds in the routine performance of duties.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Addictions, or Related degree. Therapists rendering mental health services are required to hold an active, LPC or LSW license through the Ohio CSWMFT Board. Therapists rendering substance use services are required to have active, dependent license through the Ohio Credentialing Board, LCDC-III preferred; LCDC-II considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Heart Saver, Aegis Crisis Prevention, and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate in both written and oral form. Sensitive to the cultural needs of the individual and/or family served.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of emergency codes.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment. Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.
• Successful completion of a 180-day probationary period.