Early Childhood Therapist

Company: OhioGuidestone
Location: Lorain
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job DetailsDescriptionWhere New Paths BeginRecovery is possible with OhioGuidestone. A leader in the field of behavioral health with a 155-year history, we address the needs of the whole person, helping individuals reset their paths, reclaim their autonomy and restore their purpose. OhioGuidestone connects individuals with the resources needed to achieve lifelong success, providing community counseling, substance use disorder treatment, workforce development training, early childhood mental health services, psychiatric care and more.Are you looking for a change? Are you looking to make a difference? How about the opportunity to take a new path? The Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist at OhioGuidestone has the unique opportunity to provide creative interventions in PLAY, ART, and MUSIC to support the development and growth of the children (0-6 years) and their families. Grow your skills and knowledge in your field by taking advantage of our excellent training opportunities and ongoing support within your team, as well as your individualized supervision to maintain and advance your professional license(s)! Enjoy the chance to write your own schedule in order to maintain your best work/life balance! Check out this video to hear more about ECMH from the experts in our organization.*** Opportunity to provide services remotely ***Essential Functions:* Develops a therapeutic relationship with each client.* Provides individual, group or family therapy as needed.* Available for clinical consultation.* Maintains a minimum productivity level of 52% billable face-to-face contacts per week.* Maintains ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents or outside agency professionals assigned to case.* Assumes a strong advocacy role for clients and makes recommendations for clinical and support services needed upon discharge.* Actively participates in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients.* Completes all paperwork required by the agency within designated time frames* Assumes a leadership role in the interpretation and support of agency policies.* Participates in agency and community meetings as needed. Attends conferences and workshops to maintain professional competence.Performance/Physical Requirements: * Work environment can include an agency office, school based setting, or in the community including clients' homes* English reading and writing skills required* Works flexible hours and is available for crisis management by phone* Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as basic typingQualifications: Minimum educational level is a Bachelor's degree* in social work with an Ohio LSW. A Master's degree, clinical experience LPC, MFT, LISW or LPCC or IMFT is preferred. Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License and safe driving record. * Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degreeAt OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V IND25 #LI-CR1QualificationsSkillsPreferred R-Home Visiting Some KnowledgeR-Early Childhood Development Some KnowledgeR-Relationship Management NoviceR-DSM V NoviceBehaviorsPreferred Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity MotivationsPreferred Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization EducationRequired Bachelors or better in Social Work.Preferred Masters or better in Counseling or related field.Masters or better in Social Work or related field.Licenses & CertificationsRequired MFTLPCLSWPreferred LIMFTLISWLPCC

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