Intake Therapist

Ravenwood Health is hiring a full time Intake Therapist to join our team due to exciting program expansion and our recent merger.

At Ravenwood Health, we are looking for professionals who are Ready to learn, grow, and serve with excellence; Reliable in their commitment to clients, colleagues, and quality care; and Connected to our mission of building healthier communities through compassion, collaboration, and person-centered support. These qualities reflect the core values that guide our work and define our culture.

When you join Ravenwood Health, you become part of a team that values your professional growth, recognizes your contributions, and empowers you to make a difference every day. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will find opportunities to learn, lead, and positively influence the lives of those we serve.

If you are seeking more than just a job, if you are looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to change lives—we invite you to join Ravenwood Health, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Full Time Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO Package
• Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits
• Financial Security
• CEUs, Education and Training:
  
  
  

Position: Intake Therapist

Summary/Objective

JOB DESCRIPTION

The outpatient therapist will provide culturally competent and trauma informed treatment services to individuals and/or families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situation, mental health and/or substance use concerns. The therapist will provide comprehensive assessments, therapy, consultation/case management and make appropriate referrals as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment to clients
• Complete and maintain clinical documentation within agency set timeframes
• Maintain productivity expectations for your position and department
• Participate in interdisciplinary clinical/administrative team meetings
• Maintain an effective working relationship with professionals in the community and other agencies through verbal and written communication
• Conceptualize mental health, behavioral and substance use disorders in a manner that incorporates knowledge of growth and development in youth and adults.
• Assist client in defining and implementing treatment goals and develop a collaborative treatment plan. Make referrals as clinically indicated.
• Assess and manage risk on an ongoing basis and adjust level of care and recommendations as needed.
• Skills in applying varied interventions with individuals and families in crisis
• Administer drug screening as clinically necessary. Understand the benefits and limitations of testing procedures.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work independently
• Ability to navigate computer software include Microsoft Word and the agencies ECR, CareLogic
• Ability to engage clients and establish ongoing relationships
• Skills associated with group facilitation and group member interaction
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility Required Education And Experience

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Employee shall maintain current licensure by the appropriate body in the state of Ohio and shall practice only within the scope of their licensure.
• All employees who provide mental health services shall be qualified to provide those services according to Chapter 5122-23 of the administrative code.
• Clinical services can be only provided by staff members who have their license verified and have been approved by the Competency Assessment Committee and/or are privileged by the Board of Directors, or who are working under the supervision of a staff member whose competency has been approved and/or they are a privileged staff member.
• Ancillary training/certifications: CPR, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Program Specific
• Knowledge and training on Trauma Informed Care
  
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with clients. The employee regularly moves about the facility to access files and meet with clients.

Travel and Schedule Expectations

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected.

Occupational Risk of Exposure to Blood and/or OPIM

Level II - Moderate

EEO Statement

Ravenwood Health is firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or genetic information throughout the employment process, from selection through termination. Ravenwood Health expects all employees, vendors, and associates to support the nondiscriminatory policies of Ravenwood Health.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.