Youth Mental Health Therapist

Position Summary

As a Mental Health Therapist, you will provide comprehensive therapeutic services to children and youth experiencing a range of mental health issues. You will work closely with individuals and families to assess their needs, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to promote their psychological well-being and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides individual psychotherapy under clinical supervision that meets Client Care Hours (CCH's) and quality requirements set by the Agency and within the limits of services permitted by license and scope of practice.
• Provides diagnostic assessments under clinical supervision that meet productivity and quality requirements set by the Agency.
• Accumulates the required number of billable hours of clinically allocated time based on Agency standards for position and profession.
• Therapist-canceled appointment rate will not exceed 10%.
• Provides only those services authorized by Utilization Management within the authorized frequency and duration of services.
• Completes written assessment of individual's history, mental status, strengths, needs, and resources including recommendations for treatment within 24 hours of the assessment.
• Develops Individualized Service Plan and Discharge Criteria with specific measurable goals and objectives with the consumer, signed at initiation of services and each update.
• Completes progress notes at the end of each session and turns notes in within 24 hours of completion.
• Notifies consumer and referral source prior to completion of the discharge summary and documents notification within 30 days of last contact.
• Develops and maintains quality, accurate clinical charts for all clients served.
• Sustains positive collaboration with other social service agencies serving clients and provides consultation if needed.
• Maintains license or registration appropriate to profession, including appropriate continuing education at all times of employment.
• Maintains agency-required annual training including client rights and grievances, safety training, infection control, and others as required by OHMHAS, CARF, and TCN.
• Participates in weekly supervision with manager.
• Other clinical duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree or LSW Bachelor's degree
• Experience: One year of experience in mental health treatment services desired
• Certification: LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW, or Psychologist
• Demonstrated competencies for working with the populations served

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures, Agency policies and procedures, Greene County area and resources, documentation requirements.
• Capacity to perform duties effectively under potential emotional stress and conflict situations.
• Proficiency in utilizing basic computer skills and office equipment for documentation and communication purposes.
• Practice of a client-focused approach, demonstrating active listening skills, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and leadership abilities.
• Willingness and physical capability to engage in activities essential to meet the fundamental needs of individuals served, including lifting up to 25 pounds and sitting for extended periods.