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Since 1864, we’ve been an integral part of the Berea community, proudly rooted in faith and a legacy of serving children and families. While our roots remain in Berea, we’ve grown to support children and families statewide. OhioGuidestone is always looking for passionate people to make a difference in our communities. You can impact lives and inspire change right in your own backyard. Apply today to work at the largest non-profit, mental health service provider in Ohio. We offer FREE CEU trainings, a great support system, education bonuses and incentives, and much more! Full time employees may be eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness at OhioGuidestone and are also offered PAID medical benefits for you and your family!

The Community Counseling department is seeking a passionate and empathic therapist to serve our clients ages 6-18 with diverse mental health diagnoses.  The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in providing individual and family counseling in a home-based setting.

Supervised OhioGuidestone therapists work independently in the field with their assigned caseloads and strive to empower clients by establishing therapeutic relationships and providing personalized interventions.  We have specialties in Recovery, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Maternal Depression,  Candidates with experience in Alcohol and Drug and Co-occurring disorders, is a welcomed qualification.

Essential Functions:

• Develops a therapeutic relationship with each client.

• Provides individual, group or family therapy as needed.

• Available for clinical consultation.

• Maintains a minimum productivity level of 52% billable face-to-face contacts per week.
• Maintains ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Provide CPST and minor case management functions if needed.
• Assumes a strong advocacy role for clients and makes recommendations for clinical and support services needed upon discharge.
• Actively participates in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients.
• Completes all paperwork required by the agency within designated time frames
• Assumes a leadership role in the interpretation and support of agency policies.
• Participates in agency and community meetings as needed.
• Attends conferences and workshops to maintain professional competence.
• Provides in-service training as requested. 
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.
• In times of need, the Therapist may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by their supervisor

Performance/Physical Requirements: 

• Work environment can include an agency office, school based setting, or in the community including clients homes 

• English reading and writing skills required
• Works flexible hours and is available for crisis management by phone
• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as basic typing

Qualifications:
Minimum educational level is a Bachelor’s degree* in social work with an Ohio LSW. A Master’s degree, clinical experience LPC, MFT, LISW or LPCC or IMFT is preferred. Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and safe driving record.
*Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree

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/AA M/F/H/V ^IND45

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

R-Individual Counseling

Novice

R-Relationship Management

Novice

R-DSM V

Novice

R-Progress Notes

Novice

R-Home Visiting

Novice

R-Communication

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Masters or better in Counseling.

Preferred

Masters or better in Social Work.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

LSW

LPC

MFT