MENTAL HEALTH - GuidingPoint LLC : Job Details

Job Title: Mental Health TherapistProgram / Department: OutpatientReports To: Clinical DirectorEmployment Status: Full-TimeQualified Services: Outpatient Therapy, TBS, PSR, CPST, MHDTPHI 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 that include assessment activities, medical activities, and counseling and therapy activities as defined in Ohio Rule 5122-29-03. The Mental Health Therapist will provide comprehensive behavioral health counseling, assessments, as well as other therapeutic services including clinical case management and consultation for children. Assists clients and families with skill development, anger management, managing mental, emotional and behavioral symptomatology. The therapist will work closely with students, teachers, administrators, and other relevant stakeholders to support the emotional and psychological well-being of students. The Mental Health Therapist commits a designated number of hours per week, aligned with caseload demands. Direct provider of professional clinical services as authorized by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) including diagnostic assessment, individual and/or group psychotherapy, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders under the direct supervision of an independently licensed clinician. Must be Licensed in Ohio.This position is expected to work with a multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinicalprofessionals 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.CORE COMPETENCIES:Communication Skills – Both Verbal and Written: Possesses strong communication skills, enabling clear and effective interaction with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders through both verbal and written channels.Direct Services: Demonstrates positive service outcomes and overall client satisfaction.Productivity Standards: Provides services that meet the productivity and quality service standards.Quality Assurance: Cooperates and supports the quality and performance improvement activities and initiatives.Collaboration: Works toward developing, fostering, and maintaining positive, proactive relations with other service providers.Independent Work Environment: Supports GuidingPoint's culture that honors individuality while promoting collaborative effort and teamwork.Provides Feedback: Participates in employee surveys to promote cooperative, interactive, supportive, collective entrepreneurship.Time Management Skills: Demonstrates effective time management abilities to prioritize tasks, manage caseload demands efficiently, and meet deadlines effectively.Respectful of Client Rights and Confidentiality, Values Professional Ethics: Upholds ethical standards and respects client rights and confidentiality, demonstrating integrity and professionalism in all interactions.Ability to Work Effectively with Diversity: Adaptable to working with diverse populations, including clients from different cultural backgrounds, and collaborates effectively with colleagues and interdisciplinary teams to provide culturally sensitive care.Adaptable to Program Needs and Changes: Flexible and responsive to programmatic changes, capable of adjusting strategies and approaches to meet evolving needs and goals effectively.Willingness to Travel Locally According to Program Needs: Demonstrates readiness to travel locally as required by program needs in order to deliver services, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care for clients.Open to Feedback and Corrective Counseling: Maintains an open attitude towards receiving feedback and engaging in corrective counseling, utilizing constructive criticism to enhance professional development and improve service delivery.Community Outreach and Accessibility: Serves clients in diverse environments such as, schools, correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and adult care facilities, utilizing outreach to provide essential community support services.Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintains accurate daily records of service and progress notes for assigned clients, ensuring confidentiality consistent with client rights and all applicable policies and laws. Ensures all documentation is submitted in a timely manner prior to deadlines determined by the Clinical Director.Supervision and Team Meetings: Prepares for and attends all required meetings, workshops, and seminars. Participates in and completes ongoing training on support services to enhance skill level and promote agency mission and goals.Essential Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates commitment to community support program philosophy and standards, fostering environments conducive to recovery for persons served. Possesses working knowledge of available community resources and effectively manages caseloads. Capable of working with clients with diverse needs, including specialized services for the elderly, aggressive, dependent care, dually diagnosed, etc. Maintains agency standards of productivity and delivers expected client outcomes while effectively managing time and communicating with service providers and individuals at various socio-economic levels.Code of Ethics and Conduct: Represents GuidingPoint LLC in both public and private settings during service delivery, maintaining professionalism and upholding the organization's values and reputation. Serves as a visible and accessible representative of GuidingPoint LLC within the community, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and promoting collaboration and partnerships. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of GuidingPoint LLC's mission, services, and policies, effectively communicating with persons served, personnel, and stakeholders.