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OhioGuidestone is looking for qualified licensed counselor or therapist with a desire to work with clients who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. Candidates must have a genuine passion to work in diverse communities with adolescent and adult clientele. The Out Patient Counselor will establish therapeutic relationships, provide behavioral health, addiction counseling, and consultation as needed. This position will be office based, the counselor will work with individuals and families from Tuscarawas County. OhioGuidestone's Personal & Family Counseling office provides specialized services in behavioral health including Early Childhood Mental Health, Maternal Depression, and substance use disorders along with many mental health services.

Essential Functions:

• Develops a therapeutic relationship with each client. Provides individual, group or family therapy as needed. Available for clinical consultation

• Maintain 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

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.

• Strong preference for candidates with a chemical dependency license.

• A Master’s degree, clinical experience, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC or IMFT is preferred.

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and safe driving record.