Therapist  -  Screener/Crisis Intervention/Intake

OVERVIEW:

Comprehensive behavioral health care agency with two satellite offices, and position is based at main agency. FT w/benefits, M-F. Position entails conducting telephone and face-to-face screening duties, including assessing service needs and scheduling an initial or reopen appointment.   Complete all required clinical documentation within agency guidelines, (e.g. CSI’s guidelines).   Provide telephone assistance and /or face-to-face intervention on-site or in community for providers, referral sources, law enforcement, hospitals, individuals and families, completing appropriate planning/actions.  If requested or otherwise indicated, assist other staff during client crisis   Facilitate psychiatric hospitalizations with clients, referral sources, and inpatient programs.  Conduct face-to-face crisis assessments at the Center, or hospitals, jails, police stations and other secured community settings for adults and children experiencing a mental health crisis.  Make recommendations for referral sources regarding client disposition/resolution of mental health crisis. Complete assessment within agency guidelines.   Meet crisis intervention and diagnostic assessment productivity expectations/billable units on fiscal basis.   Perform computer data entry.  Timely and accurate completion of all non-clinical reports. 

REQUIREMENTS:  

Minimum: The position requires a minimum of two years experience working in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, or case management and must be at minimum, actively licensed in Ohio as a LPC, LSW, or RN, with the ability to conduct diagnostic assessments under the supervision of an independently credentialed mental health professional.   Must maintain and provide verification of such licensure.  Ability to perform computer data entry with accuracy required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word) preferred.  Reliable transportation with vehicle insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 limits.   Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Techniques (CPR), First Aid & AED training.  Non-Violent Crisis intervention certification and HIPAA training required.  Subject to criminal background, drug screen and DMV clearances. 

Preferred Educ./License: Masters degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.   Independent license in social work or counseling with supervisory endorsement in the State of Ohio (LPCC-S, LISW-S, or Psychologist.)

Knowledge of community resources, possession of outstanding assessment, oral and written communication skills.   Well developed judgment and discretion regarding case decisions are required, as well as a willingness to seek consultation, work closely with other staff/professionals when there is a need, the ability to work with children and adults and to deal effectively with the public and agency staff in a calm and helpful demeanor.   Exhibit a value of collaboration.  E.O.E.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send cover letter and current resume by 4/13/18, or until position filled, to:

ATTN: HR Coordinator (Screener)

P.O. Box 429

Lisbon, Oh.   44432      or

@recruit@colmhc.org   or

@HR Fax (330)-420-9954

(This current position, and other therapist postings, may also be viewed at www.colmhc.org)