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Empowering Integrated Care Solutions, LLC
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST (LISW/LPCC/LSW/LPC/SWT/CT)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,285 / year median in Ohio
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Therapist At Empowering Integrated Care Solutions (EICS), we take an innovative, person-centered approach to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health needs. Our integrated care model blends clinical excellence, systems coordination, and applied innovation to improve real-world outcomes for individuals with diverse and multifaceted support needs. We are seeking compassionate, skilled Mental Health Therapists who are excited by progressive models of care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to novel approaches to mental health service delivery for individuals with IDD. This role combines meaningful individual clinical work with opportunities to participate in nationally recognized model adaptation, pilot initiatives, and program development partnerships with leading academic institutions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a vital member of our integrated clinical team, you will provide individual psychotherapy to adults with IDD and/or mental health diagnoses across community-based and telehealth settings. This role is structured to support a balanced service delivery model, with approximately: 50% of services delivered in community settings (e.g., client homes, community locations, and in-office as needed) 50% of services delivered via telehealth Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, you will support emotional regulation, resilience, independence, and overall mental well-being, while promoting engagement, access to care, and continuity of services.CORE CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence-based interventions Provide individual psychotherapy across community-based and telehealth settings, maintaining a balanced caseload structure of approximately 50% in-person/community-based services and 50% telehealth services, based on client needs and program expectations Utilize trauma-informed and resiliency-based approaches, including the EICS Trauma Module - JAR (Journey About Resiliency), within individual treatment Provide crisis psychotherapy as needed and support safety planning Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement person-centered Individual Treatment Plans Coordinate care with Behavioral Health Nursing and Care Coordination staff to support integrated treatment Participate in required agency meetings and role-relevant trainings Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency, Medicaid, and regulatory standards Meet established productivity expectations (average of 5.5 clinical hours per day, including direct and indirect client contact) Engage in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities Maintain ethical standards of practice and confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelinesINNOVATION, RESEARCH & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES EICS
offers a unique opportunity for clinicians interested in shaping innovative mental health services for individuals with IDD, beyond traditional outpatient therapy. Therapists will participate in applied program development through partnerships with leading academic institutions, including the University of Missouri-Kansas City LifeCourse Nexus Team, part of a federally designated University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (IUCEDD), as well as Case Western Reserve University and the Begun Center for Violence Prevention.This work includes:
- Adaptation and implementation of Charting the LifeCourse tools (https://www.lifecoursetools.com/ ) for mental health service delivery
- Opportunities for training and participation in a pilot program demonstrating a novel, LifeCourse-informed approach for adults with IDD
- Collaboration with Case Western Reserve University and the Begun Center for Violence Prevention on EICS Initiatives addressing challenging behavior and co-occurring mental health diagnoses
- Applied, collaborative participation integrated into day-to-day clinical service delivery This position reports to the Clinical Supervisor .