Social Worker/Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Social Services Therapist

Must be licensed in the State of Ohio, LSW/LPC/IMFT

***SW Trainee can be accepted***

FT, 40 Hours per Week

Some holidays and weekends required

Pay range is $52,000-$60,000 and based on experience.

LISW/LPCC/IMFT receive 5% on top of base pay

• Responsible for social work programming and quality on the Acute Care Unit.
• Works closely with Director of Nursing in providing therapeutic programming for Acute Care Clients. Oversees social work programming to assure that the most productive treatments are offered.
• Provides and oversees diagnostic assessments. Makes recommendations about patient’s treatment needs based on screening and diagnostic assessment. Oversees social work programming to assure that the most productive treatments are offered.
• Employs a variety of treatment modalities including individual, group, and family therapy. Psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities are appropriately matched for clinical needs.

Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in social services/social work/counseling
• 3-5 Years’ experience in mental or behavioral health, preferably inpatient/acute care

Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed as a Social Worker, Counselor or Marriage Family Therapist (LSW/LPC/MFT) in the State of Ohio
• LISW/LPCC/IMFT Preferred with supervision designation
• NVCI
• CPR(BLS)/First Aid

MHS provides CPR/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.

All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children) and a 5-panel drug screen upon conditional offer of employment. Residential candidates require a 2-step TB up offer of employment.

Mental Health Services (MHS) provides treatment and rehabilitation services to those in Clark and Madison Counties whose lives are disrupted by emotional struggles, substance abuse and dependency, behavioral difficulties, severe mental illness, and those who are on a journey of recovery.

MHS addresses a host of mental and behavioral healthcare needs, such as depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, phobias, post-traumatic stress, bi-polar, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol abuse, and addictive behaviors.

From individuals to families, and from youth to the elderly, we care to empower all people with the ability to lead productive, self-sufficient lives as valued and contributing members of our communities.

Company Description

Mental Health Services (MHS) provides treatment and rehabilitation services to those in Clark and Madison Counties whose lives are disrupted by emotional struggles, substance abuse and dependency, behavioral difficulties, severe mental illness, and those who are on a journey of recovery.\r\n\r\nMHS addresses a host of mental and behavioral healthcare needs, such as depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, phobias, post-traumatic stress, bi-polar, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol abuse, and addictive behaviors.\r\n\r\nFrom individuals to families, and from youth to the elderly, we care to empower all people with the ability to lead productive, self-sufficient lives as valued and contributing members of our communities.