School-Based Mental Health Therapist

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Elyria Welcome to REACH Behavioral Health! We are an accredited mental health agency with locations throughout Northeast Ohio. We believe through empathic, evidenced-based therapy, we can positively impact the lives of our clients. As the therapist for REACH Behavioral Health, you will make work meaningful for yourself and will bring healing and wellness to the clients you serve. Summary The School-Based Mental Health Therapist provides counseling and therapeutic services to students within the school setting to support their emotional, behavioral, and social well-being. This role works collaboratively with educators, families, and administrators to help students overcome barriers to learning and improve overall functioning in the academic environment. Position Responsibilities Clinical Collect information about clients through interview, observation, and assessment tools. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Counsel clients, individually to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, coping, and supporting clients. Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed on order to comply with changes in clients' status. Record Keeping Maintain confidential records relating to clients' treatment. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports in the required timeframe. Maintain compliance with all laws and regulations governing the practice of counseling, social work and marriage and family therapy in Ohio. Comply with all Agency policies and procedures including CARF. Collaboration Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. Meet with families, probation officers, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process as needed. Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary. Attend staff meetings. Qualifications Ohio licensure required LSW, LISW, LISW-S, PC, PCC or PCC-S. Knowledge of child and family development, individual/group/family counseling techniques, solution-focused, short-term treatment techniques, and mental health diagnoses (DSM-5). Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Good written and verbal skills. Commpensation Salary ranges are based on license, education level, and years of expereince.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$49,950.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a valid Therapist License?

Experience:

Mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person