Job Title: PRN Intake Therapist

Program / Department: Outpatient

Reports To: Clinical Director

Employment Status: Contractor

Qualified Services: Outpatient Therapy, TBS, PSR, CPST, MHDT

PHI Security: Has access to clinical records subject to the limitations as noted in GuidingPoint Policies and Procedures pertaining to “Routine Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information”. Access is limited to activities as required by job duties and responsibilities. Personnel will disclose immediately to his/her supervisor any potential conflict-of- interest pertaining to clients assigned. No PHI record will be accessible to the case manager that creates a potential conflict-of-interest as defined in applicable laws and regulations and GuidingPoint policies and procedures (e.g. records of friends, neighbors and relatives without the proper authorization of the client to access those records). 

SUMMARY: This position is designed to provide general services of behavioral health counseling, assessments, as well as other therapeutic services to assist clients and families with skill development, anger management, managing mental, emotional and behavioral symptomatology. Direct provider of professional clinical services as authorized by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) including diagnostic assessment, individual initial treatment plans, and clinical recommendations under the direct supervision of an independently licensed clinician. Use and familiarity with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Must be Licensed in Ohio.

This position is expected to work with multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical professionals and community agency personnel involved with the client and/or client’s family such as the Judicial System, ODJFS, school, etc. The goal is to address the (a) client’s needs and (b) collaborate regarding the client’s service outcomes.

This position coordinates and monitors medically necessary services to promote continuity of care to (a) minimize the incidence and prevalence of symptoms of mental illness; (b) supports the client to remove barriers to recovery and promote successful tenure in the community; (c) facilitate community integration.