Therapist

Root House Therapist

Job Description:

• Provide therapy and case management services to clients in need of AOD treatment services.
• Provide substance abuse counseling services to residential clients as required by the specific programs.
• Perform services including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, long-term counseling, psycho-education, case management, advocacy, and follow-up.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments; provide diagnostic formulations and treatment for AoD clients following licensure standards.
• Determine a client's appropriateness for services using the DSM-V/ICD-10 criteria for substance abuse and/or dependence.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with clients, defining plan of services and interventions.
• Provide individual and group therapy according to the client's treatment needs. Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Document clinical service delivery, maintaining accurate records and reports regarding the clients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information in a timely manner, meeting all appropriate documentation guidelines.
• Identify program needs and suggest improvements to the Clinical Director, and Program Manager of Root House. Collaborate in the development and implementation of emerging evidence-based programming.
• Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, and other post-treatment agencies.
• Attend staff meetings for agency communication, clinical consultation, and training.
• Manage appropriate size caseload and maintain required 50% productivity standard.
• Abide by all professional, certification, and corporate ethical standards in performance of duties.
• Provide outreach to and coordinate program services with healthcare providers, social services, and legal services as needed.
• Ensure program goal achievement and assist in creating and maintaining a positive program image in the community.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, certifying agency regulations, and federal, state, and local requirements.

Requirements:

• Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
• Must possess active state licensure or certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple health and criminal justice professionals.
• Knowledge of family, community, and human service issues, organizational functioning, and operations.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).
• Knowledge of 12-step group theory and participation.

Educational/Licensure Requirements:

• Graduate degree in counseling or other related field.
• Appropriate licensure in the State of Ohio: LSW, LPC, LISW, LPCC.

Experience Requirements:

• LPC eligible; knowledge of 12-step group theory and participation.