Child and Adolescent Counselor/ Therapist
Riveon Mental Health and Recovery·Lorain, Ohio
Riveon Mental Health and Recovery·Lorain, Ohio
Provide managed behavioral health care services, including screening, assessment, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and their families. Responsibilities include conducting individual and group therapy, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with community agencies.
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.
· 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 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays) · Paid Bereavement Leave · Paid Jury Duty Time · Parental Leave · 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 Short-Term Disability Insurance · 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance · Added Value Benefits including: o Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family o Accident Plans for Employee and Family o Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family o Pet Insurance o Short-Term Disability Plan o Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family o 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
POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this position is to provide managed behavioral health care services for children, adolescents, and their families in a culturally diverse community. The emphasis is on time-effective, time-intermittent psychotherapy, counseling and community psychiatric support & treatment with children, adolescents, and their families. The position provides face-to-face screening, assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, community outreach and referral services in response to requests for assistance with mental health issues.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provide screening, assessment, crisis intervention and referral services in response to telephone requests for aid; make assessment of clients’ problems; provide information about community resources, refer clients to most appropriate resource.
Gather information through intake interviews; evaluate nature and degree of mental/emotional distress, substance use/abuse, health issues, and social/interpersonal problems; develop individual service plans with clients.
Conduct individual and group therapy, family therapy sessions, crisis intervention and community support services with children, adolescents, their families using various psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.
Coordinate treatment with other agencies, services and other programs within the agency.
Complete case notes on intake process, treatment plan and client’s progress in accordance with OI/OA guidelines.
Provide consultation and education service to community groups by assisting in program planning, giving educational talks and lectures, and by consulting on specific cases.
Maintain required productivity expectation.
Participate in clinical supervision and administrative meetings as required by the Clinical Services Coordinator and/supervisor.
React to change and stress productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and be available for evening counseling sessions.
Get along with others and work as a team.
Exhibit the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum requirements listed in this Position Announcement.
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.
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.
