Outpatient Therapist

Overview

Conducts individual/group therapy for psychological and substance abuse education. Active in treatment planning, family counseling, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Communicates effectively with clients, families, and outside sources, ensuring proactive engagement. Demonstrates crisis intervention skills, ensuring patient safety and assisting in care coordination. Maintains knowledge of confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and clinical standards. Applies working knowledge of TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws in clinical practice.

About RiverVista Behavioral Hospital

Our team at RiverVista Behavioral Hospital provides professional, compassionate care for adults and seniors in need of behavioral health services in the Columbus, OH area. Specializing in treatment of symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, acute psychosis and other mental health crises. Our team of highly trained doctors and clinicians work closely to develop and oversee individualized care plans, with the goal of building the self-reliance and confidence needed for individuals to integrate safely back into their communities.

Perks

• Medical Packages with Rx – 3 Choices
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
• Dental Care Program – 2 choices
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401k with a Company Match

Job Requirements

• Master\'s degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Counseling required
• An active license to practice in the State of Ohio in Social Work or Counseling (MSW, LSW, LISW, MFT, LPC, or LPCC).
• Experience in groups and substance abuse treatment. 2 years relevant experience with the psychiatric population preferred.
• Ability to be a team player. Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Knowledge of social services practices and procedures.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• If recovering, at least 2 years of unbroken sobriety (alcohol and drugs).

Outpatient Therapist / Counselor Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling therapies on an outpatient basis, including group, individual, and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric conditions.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient documentation for the outpatient services.
• Provide direct social work services to patients and their families as a part of the multidisciplinary team with most emphases on completing Psychosocial Assessments, facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, assisting in program development, and developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans.
• Accept direction from the Program Director.
• May be asked to run a group on the inpatient unit, if needed.