Outpatient Therapist (LSW/LPC)
Axess Family Services, Inc.·Barberton, Ohio
Axess Family Services, Inc.·Barberton, Ohio
The Outpatient Therapist provides behavioral health treatment services under clinical supervision, delivering assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. Responsibilities include conducting clinical activities within licensure scope, documenting services accurately, and participating in required supervision and case consultations.
The Outpatient Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health treatment services under the clinical supervision of an independently licensed clinician, in accordance with Ohio licensure laws, OhioMHAS certification standards, Medicaid requirements, and agency policies and procedures. The Therapist delivers assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions using a person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approach, while working toward independent licensure.
Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor or Designee
Duties: And responsibilities:
Supervision & Scope Statement This position operates under clinical supervision and does not independently diagnose, authorize treatment plans, or provide services beyond the scope permitted by Ohio licensure law.
All clinical activities requiring independent licensure are reviewed and approved by a qualified supervisor.
Conduct clinical assessments and psychosocial evaluations within scope of licensure and under required supervision.
Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized treatment plans, with supervisory approval.
Provide outpatient individual, family, and group counseling services consistent with OMHAS-certified service definitions and scope of practice.
Deliver services using evidence-based and best-practice therapeutic approaches appropriate to client needs and licensure level.
Document services accurately and timely in the electronic health record, including progress notes, treatment plans, and updates, in compliance with OhioMHAS and Medicaid standards.
Establish and maintain medical necessity documentation with supervisory oversight.
Participate in required clinical supervision, case consultations, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Coordinate care with internal programs and external providers to support continuity of care and referrals.
Provide crisis intervention, risk screening, and safety planning in accordance with agency policy and supervisor direction.
Maintain ethical standards, professional boundaries, and client confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, when applicable.
Comply with all OhioMHAS certification standards, agency policies, and licensure requirements.
Participate in required training, continuing education, and quality improvement activities.
Other duties as assigned.
The Duties and Responsibilities above represent the most significant duties of this position, but do not exclude other assignments that would be within the qualification and responsibility levels of this position.
Master’s degree - counseling or social work Eligible and actively working toward independent licensure in Ohio. Willingness and ability to practice under clinical supervision as required by Ohio law. Knowledge of basic behavioral health treatment principles and recovery-oriented care. Ability to complete compliant clinical documentation for Medicaid-billable services under supervision.
Experience in an OhioMHAS-certified outpatient or community behavioral health setting.
Failure to comply with AFS’ Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or AFS’ Written Standards or, for managers and supervisors, fails to detect non-compliant conduct where reasonable efforts would have resulted in detection, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with AFS’ Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-Compliance through Appropriate Disciplinary Actions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger handle or feel; to talk; or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift 25 to 50 pounds; however, this is not essential; duties may be shifted to accommodate lifting restrictions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). The employee will occasionally be working near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and exposed to a risk of electrical shock while running the copier, printer, other standard equipment and answering the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Stress level can be high at times.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
Market context
Outpatient therapist openings in Ohio often draw steady interest because behavioral health services need clinicians who can work under supervision while progressing toward independent licensure. These roles are competitive for candidates with a master’s degree, active licensure pursuit, and comfort with treatment planning and documentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm supervision expectations and licensure steps before applying.
Housing Specialist - Next Step, Geauga County - Full-Time, Week Days, Second Shift
Psychiatric Prescriber: Psychiatrist/CNP/CNS
Psychiatric Prescriber: Psychiatrist/CNP/CNS