Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, Summit County

3 months ago

Akron, United States OhioGuidestone Full time

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OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

We are looking for a Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist/Social Workers/Counselors. The ideal candidate will be caring, passionate, and promote social and emotional development in children ages birth through six years old in communities throughout Summit County. The ideal candidate will work a flexible schedule (willing to work evenings and weekends), willing to travel and work in various client settings: homes, schools, and communities, must be willing to work independently.

The Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist/Social Worker at OhioGuidestone has the unique opportunity to provide creative interventions in PLAY, ART, and MUSIC to support the development and growth of the children and families we serve. The Therapist/Social Worker will work with young clients from birth to age 6, as well as families, in a variety of settings including clients’ homes, in the community, and in the office.

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Essential Functions:

  • Provide individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload, which may require specialty therapeutic services (e.g. SUD, Maternal Depression, etc.).
  • Complete documented evidence-based Treatment Plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of Plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter
  • Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
  • Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
  • Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively with the staff to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners to develop an effective plan for supporting clients.
  • Provide Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), SUD Targeted Case Management and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or care coordination functions if needed.
  • Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
  • Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
  • Accurately and promptly, document and maintain client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
  • Attend and participate in regular supervision.
  • Maintain all required licenses.
  • Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
  • Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
Education/Certification/Licensure:
  • LSW, LPC, MFT or LCDC II license and related educational requirement:
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited program
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
  • Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
  • Effective interpersonal skills; ability to form relationships with diverse populations within diverse settings.
  • Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize, comfortable in fast-paced environment with multiple clients.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Electronic Health Records, Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
Performance/Physical Requirements:
  • Able to provide services in an office, the community and/or client homes, which may include facilities with multiple levels
  • Work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is available for crisis management by phone as needed.
  • Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
  • Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screening.
  • Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
  • Authorization to work legally in the United States.
    *Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree.
Benefits include:
    • Free CEU trainings
    • Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children
    • 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable
    • Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
    • Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
    • 401(k) with employer match option
    • Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Free licensure supervision
    • Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V #IND1

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