Phoenix Group Home, LLC·Waverly, Ohio
The primary role involves utilizing specialized clinical knowledge to provide counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments, and treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults in individual, group, and family settings. Responsibilities also include maintaining thorough documentation, collaborating with the care team, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.
TITLE: Therapist, Behavioral Health
Sign on bonus!!
Responsible to: Clinical Supervisor
Work area: Outpatient office, Community, Telehealth
SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Therapist's primary role, under the direction of the Clinical
Supervisor, is to utilize their specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in
counseling, diagnostic interviews, assessments, and preparation and delivery of treatment plans for
children, adolescent, and adult patients. The Behavioral Health Therapist will provide therapy
sessions for individuals, groups, and families.
Bloodborne pathogen category i: Tasks with actual blood/body fluid exposure are
not included in this position’s duties as the job requires therapeutic counseling only.
Day-To-Day Responsibilities: Provide individual and group strengths-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and
families.
Establish clear goals and strategies for the welfare of the client and maintain documentation
of services provided and client progress.
Work with the client to develop an individual treatment plan according to OMHAS and
CARF person/family-centered standards, review and monitor services and activities,
documenting progress.
Support the care team environment by working collaboratively with clients and their
families as appropriate, physicians, nurse practitioners, case management, referral sources,
and ancillary agencies.
Provide client referrals to psychiatry/nurse practitioners, support groups, or other mental
health professionals or agencies, and document services provided per the policies of PATH
Behavioral Health, your professional licensing body, and state and federal guidelines.
Participate in care conferences and case reviews, and document and report concerns of
abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities according to the requirements of state/federal
law and your licensing body.
Work professionally with referring providers or agencies, court systems, probation
departments, foster care agencies, and the school system.
Be committed and respectful of cultural diversity, religious and personal values, and
traditions of clients and their families in alignment with the Path’s mission.
Day-To-Day Team Member Responsibilities: Willingly serve in a professional and collaborative capacity with all other employees of
Path Behavioral Healthcare, fully understanding and complying with all organizational
processes and policies.
Collaborate with all supervisors and coworkers to communicate with transparency and drive
implementation of the organization's goals, objectives, and processes.
Maintain an organized practice and schedule, be at work on time and ready to work, and
leave work at the completion of client care responsibilities.
Reduce client rescheduling by fully informing the appropriate person of necessary time off
work.
Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA guidelines, confidentiality agreements, billing and
coding guidelines, and company policy.
Maintain a demeanor of positive professionalism and serve as a model for others to
exemplify the mission and vision of Path Behavioral Healthcare.
Maintains an active, unrestricted Ohio license to provide clinical counseling services.
Attends all required continuing education opportunities per the regulations of your licensing
body.
Education: Candidate must have a Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling from an
accredited university. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work is also acceptable if the candidate holds
a valid LSW license.
Licensure: Candidates must possess one of the following licenses: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, including at least
1 year of experience in an outpatient setting.
Physical Effort: This position requires the ability to work under stressful conditions and to work
irregular hours. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, viewing computer monitors, and
keyboarding.
Communication Skills: Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
in order to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing. Strong grammar and writing
skills are crucial for clear and concise communication with clients, colleagues, and other healthcare
professionals.
Interpersonal Skills: The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to interact and assist in
a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner with colleagues, providers, clients, and their
families, as they represent both themselves and Path Behavioral Healthcare.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Candidates must achieve competency in the Electronic Health
Record (EHR) program, telemedicine services, and any additional software programs utilized by the
company, ensuring efficient access and updating of client information. The role requires fine
dexterity, adept handling, and proficient gripping abilities to perform various tasks.
Background: The candidate must pass all federal and state background checks, and their
educational and work history will be confirmed in compliance with company policies.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a valid LSW license, along with an active, unrestricted Ohio license (LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC). A minimum of three years of clinical experience is required, including at least one year in an outpatient setting.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
