Clinical Therapist I

Harbor is seeking a therapist who assumes clinical responsibility for the ongoing treatment of clients of all ages. Harbor's mental health counseling services are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with clients with a whole array of different presenting problems. With a blend of private insurance clients, board-funded clients, Medicaid clients, we can utilize different modalities and evidence-based practices to help clients improve their quality of life. Starting salary is $51,896 annually. Position is full-time, 40 hours per week with one evening per week required. Requirements: * Requires minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related Behavioral/Mental health field from an accredited college or university. * Requires license to practice as a Social Worker/ Counselor in Ohio (LSW,

LPC).

* Must be able to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences, and willing to represent the organization within the medical/health-care community.

• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use.
• Must have good documentation, treatment and assessment skills.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use.
• Prefer licensure in chemical dependency or proven experience and training in

treating substance use disorders in addition to MH licensure. * Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, or young adults is preferred. * For specialized programs: * SUD: In lieu of a mental health license, staff may be licensed as a chemical dependency counselor (LCDCIII, LICDC, LICDC-CS) in Ohio. * Developmental Peds: Prior experience working with adults/children with developmental delays. * CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment. Responsibilities: 1. Maintains clinical responsibility for individual, family and/or group counseling of clients. 2. In compliance with Harbor’s telehealth policies and procedures, provides telehealth services for assigned clients utilizing Harbor authorized or provided telehealth equipment. 3. Completes discharge or linkage to other additional services as needed. 4. Provides diagnostic assessments, treatment planning and completes necessary updates as required. 5. Completes clinical documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor and submits all documentation according to Harbor policy. 6. In providing billable services, meets or exceeds unit/direct service expectations established by Harbor. 7. Provides crisis intervention services and is available for consultation. 8. Facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources where indicated. 9. Provides effective and efficient management of caseload and transfers/discharges clients in a timely manner. The number of open inactive cases must not exceed 10% of the total caseload. 10. Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety 11. May provide AOD Case Management, Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Urinalysis and Crisis intervention services at a Harbor site or other community setting if clinically indicated based on department/program needs and individual’s licensure standards. May provide IOP services at a Harbor certified AOD site. 12. May provide diagnostic and therapy services under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist and/or physician. 13. As preferred by the Clinical Manager, obtains/maintains Health Officer certification and provides pre-screening services. 14. Timely and accurate completion of Peer/Clinical Records Reviews for other staff and demonstrates satisfactory performance on Peer/Clinical Record Reviews. 15. Participates in peer consultations, staff meetings and continuing education. 16. Reviews “Authorizations to Disclose / Obtain Confidential Information” (ROIs/PHIs). 17. Demonstrates satisfactory performance on identified outcome measures and client satisfaction reports. 18. Participates in agency-wide and departmental clinical research, as needed. 19. Participates in program development as requested and where possible. 20. Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrates continued growth. 21. Must be willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends. 22. May be required to work at multiple sites or provide services in the home or other community setting. 23. Provides Community Psychiatric Supportive services, including, but not limited to, the following: Assesses client needs and formulates a strength-based ISP in conjunction with the client, family and/or significant others, evaluates and revises the ISP according to the client’s responses and needs, crisis prevention / intervention, provides support, education and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others, provides therapeutic interventions as noted in the ISP to maintain the client in the least-restrictive environment and to enhance client and family functioning, monitors clients to identify and minimize effects of psychiatric symptoms, provides education on self-management of symptoms to clients, families and/or significant others, assists the client and family in increasing social support skills and networks, coordinates indicated evaluations and assessments by internal and/or external providers, coordinates and monitors all services identified in the ISP, and provides assistance in gaining access to essential community resources. About Harbor: * A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years * 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year * Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more! Why Work for Harbor? It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Employee referral bonuses
• Ability to make a difference in your community!