Counselor -Therapist ACT Team(Full-Time) LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, IMFT

Description

 Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development.

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is a leader in providing behavioral health services to adults, adolescents, and children. We engage people in our community to achieve mental and emotional well-being through prevention, treatment, and advocacy. With the merger of The LCADA Way and The Nord Center, at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery we have the opportunity to provide integrated behavioral health care with cutting edge treatments and interventions in a supportive environment.

We are looking for passionate, caring, and dedicated counselors and social workers to provide office-based and telehealth services to our clients.

Responsibilities include providing psychotherapy services to adults and/or children, psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, completing treatment plans, and providing individual and group counseling.

We value our team members and provide an excellent total rewards package of benefits and perks designed to be customizable to your specific needs.
Our Total Rewards Package – What We Offer:

• Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while Teambuilding
• Wellness Programs and Activities
• Up to 39 days off per year (30 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Time
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Company funded Health Savings Account
• Company-Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Added Value Benefits including:
  • Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family
  • Accident Plans for Employee and Family
  • Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family
  • Pet Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Plan
  • Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family
  • Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Access to Personal Financial Advisor
• Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• License and Certification Reimbursement
• License Testing Fee Reimbursement
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel Expense Reimbursement
• On-Site Pharmacy
• Casual Dress Code
• Shift Differentials and On-Call Stipends
• Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking

Pay Range: $53,500 - $75,577.65 annual salary

Placement within the pay scale is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Dependently Licensed w/ MA: $53,500 - $65,216.20

Independently Licensed: $62,000 - $75,577.65

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

  ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary treatment approach that provides comprehensive, coordinated, mental health services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. This position provides face-to-face screening, assessment, crisis intervention, and individual/group counseling including addressing co-occurring substance use for individuals on the ACT Team. The purpose of this position is to provide behavioral health care counseling services in a culturally diverse community. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•  Provides screening, assessment, treatment planning, individual/group counseling, and crisis intervention for clients on the ACT Team; provides information about community resources, refers clients to the most appropriate resources.
• Gathers information through intake interviews; evaluates nature and degree of mental/emotional distress, substance use/abuse, health issues, and social/interpersonal problems; develops individual service plans with clients.
•  Conducts short and long-term therapy and/or counseling sessions with using various psychotherapeutic treatment modalities. Sessions may be conducted in a variety of settings including the main office, ancillary offices, residential locations and community settings.
•  Coordinates treatment with other agencies, services and other programs within the agency.
•  Completes case notes on intake process, treatment plan and client’s progress in accordance with ACT fidelity guidelines. 
•  Provides consultation and education services to community groups by assisting in program planning, giving educational talks and lectures, and by consulting on specific cases.
•  Maintains required productivity expectation.
•  Participates in clinical supervision and administrative meetings as required by the ACT Clinical Manager. 
•  Provides clinical support when needed to TBS Specialists/Manager on the team
•  Reacts to change and stress productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
•  Create and maintain a trauma-informed care environment that respects self-determination and the need for everyone to be treated with dignity and respect. Utilize respectful, trauma-informed language in all aspects of the job.
•  Is able to work with others and as a member of the team.
•  Exhibits the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum requirements listed in this Position Description.
• If bi-lingual, is expected to provide translation and interpretive     services to clients needing these services
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance 
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• In order to perform the essential functions of this job, after an orientation period, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues.  
• Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Services are provided in the office, home, and various locations in the community.
• The individual must be able to speak and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.  
• Due to the amount of paperwork that is required, the individual must have excellent documentation skills.  
• The employee may be required to sit for extended periods and will spend a portion of their time on the telephone.  
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, and lift and push minimal loads at various times.  
• A considerable amount of time may also be spent working on a computer so the employee should have close vision ability.  
• In addition, the individual must be able to operate basic office equipment.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree in a mental health related field with the following license is required: LSW or LPC. LISW or LPCC preferred.  
• Experience in assessment, crisis intervention, conducting long and short-term therapy and counseling or other experience in the treatment of mental health/chemical abuse are preferred. Must have strong oral and written skills. 
• Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office. 
• Must be highly skilled at behavioral health screening/assessment and counseling in both chemical abuse and mental illness, making appropriate referrals, and working effectively with competing priorities. 
• The necessity for travel in this job requires that the employee possess a valid Ohio driver's license, a clean driving record, have proof of adequate personal automobile insurance, and use of a personal vehicle. 
• Must have favorable references and/or evaluations.  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) major plus.  
• Experience with EHR (electronic health records) a plus.