Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc is a community mental health agency. Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. provides high-quality, cost-effective, culturally-sensitive, socially-responsible, mental health, substance abuse, and support services to individuals and community organizations, while offering professional development to its staff and other professionals in the field. www.mopsohio.com

We have openings for clinical staff at sites, located in Lancaster. To apply please complete the job application process at the following link: http://www.mopsohio.com/job-application-process.html including salary requirements.

Job Description

Mental Health Counselor to perform mental health services for adults, families, children and adolescents in a clinic based settings. Must have at least a Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Worker and LPC, LPCC, LISW or Psych Assistant required. Independent License Preferred.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct clinical care
• Ability to engage clients and help them meet their therapeutic goals.
• Conducts a thorough diagnostic assessment through the use of interviews, observations of clients, gathers information from collateral sources, and performs testing.
• Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed Clinical Supervisor.
• Provides intervention/treatment; conducts individual, family, and group therapeutic services within the scope of practice; provides competent services in accordance with the agency’s established standard of care.
• Communicate with families, probation officers, caseworkers, schools, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process and documents all client-related contact in compliance with agency standards.
• Maintains a complete and updated clinical record for each assigned client; utilizes the agency’s established standard operating procedure to comply with documentation requirements.
• Engages in supervision, consultation, and applicable educational opportunities to develop expertise in field of service.
• Participates in peer review process; conducts regular case compliance reviews of charts.
• Supports the relationship between the agency and the community by demonstrating respectful, courteous, and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and other employees.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases; including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and methods of emotional and social development of individuals.
• Knowledge of diagnostic classification of mental disorders.
• Knowledge of assessment and interview techniques.
• Knowledge of administration and interpretation of common psychometric measures.
• Knowledge of principals of legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct.
• Knowledge of the agency’s policies and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including common office applications.
• Knowledge of the principles of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules and other Federal and State Laws regarding confidentiality and storage of health information.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills:

• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Effective management of one’s own time; assessing and prioritizing tasks, and working within deadlines to complete tasks.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Talking to others to convey information effectively.

**Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The agency aspires to be one of integrity, inclusion, and strong relationships through diversity among all staff, relationships within the community, and services offered to clients. The agency prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.

Job Type: Full-time