What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOPE Therapist and Trainer position at Eastway Behavioral Healthcare?
We are seeking a dedicated Therapist (LSW/LPC required; LISW/LPCC preferred) to join our interdisciplinary team supporting adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD) in HOPE Housing and residential programs.
In this role, you will provide clinical training and oversight, along with direct therapeutic services that promote recovery, housing stability, and independence. You will ensure that services are trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and compliant with agency standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide weekly clinical oversight to residential staff and program managers
Train staff on CareLogic, client services, and best practices
Ensure documentation and clinical charts meet regulatory standards (95% compliance)
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions focused on life skills, housing, and recovery
Complete diagnostic assessments and develop Individual Recovery Plans
Engage families and connect clients to self-help groups, employment, and community supports
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, landlords, and external partners
Support staff with crisis intervention and clinical decision-making
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Social Work or Master’s in Counseling or Social Work
Required: LSW or LPC (LISW/LPCC preferred)
Dual credential in Mental Health/SUD a plus
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and proof of car insurance as this position requires driving
Experience with SPMI/SUD populations
Knowledge of CARF, OMHAS, HUD/CoC compliance
Strong skills in program management and Windows-based applications
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically licensed leader who is passionate about supporting recovery and housing stability.
In this role, you will provide clinical training and oversight, along with direct therapeutic services that promote recovery, housing stability, and independence. You will ensure that services are trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and compliant with agency standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide weekly clinical oversight to residential staff and program managers
Train staff on CareLogic, client services, and best practices
Ensure documentation and clinical charts meet regulatory standards (95% compliance)
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions focused on life skills, housing, and recovery
Complete diagnostic assessments and develop Individual Recovery Plans
Engage families and connect clients to self-help groups, employment, and community supports
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, landlords, and external partners
Support staff with crisis intervention and clinical decision-making
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Social Work or Master’s in Counseling or Social Work
Required: LSW or LPC (LISW/LPCC preferred)
Dual credential in Mental Health/SUD a plus
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and proof of car insurance as this position requires driving
Experience with SPMI/SUD populations
Knowledge of CARF, OMHAS, HUD/CoC compliance
Strong skills in program management and Windows-based applications
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically licensed leader who is passionate about supporting recovery and housing stability.