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Primary Therapist

Physicians Dialysis·Hilliard, Ohio

$58,000 - $76,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

The Primary Therapist is responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and providing mental health and addiction counseling to patients. They monitor clinical progress, conduct assessments, and act as a liaison between nursing and operations staff.

Job Summary

A Licensed Primary Therapists help patients recover from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders through mental/addiction counseling, education, treatment, and empathetic support.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating, and implementing of the program in accordance with state and TJC Standards
  • Responsible for developing individualized, person-centered treatment plans for clients that include measurable and time-limited goals and objectives, and express the strengths, needs, goals and preferences of the client in their own language
  • Conducts follow up therapy sessions that follow the goals and objectives listed in the treatment plan
  • Completes Assessments in a timely manner to obtain admission baseline, and re-assesses according to company policy
  • Completes treatment plan reviews according to company standards
  • Acts as the mental health liaison between nursing and operations staff for their assigned caseload
  • Provides on-to-one intervention and follow-up of clients who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental health complications
  • Provides input to facility administration regarding treatment response and progress reports of clients on a regularly scheduled basis
  • Monitors all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided for caseload
  • Monitors and documents treatment responses of the clients in their caseload
  • Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each client contact
  • Performs Biopsychosocial assessments, evaluates mental health status of clients, and performs follow-ups in a timely manner
  • Monitors that standards of care are in accordance with NCCHC/ACA or accepted psychological standards
  • Is willing to be a member of the Quality Assurance Committee or sub-committees and/or assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria and demonstrates willingness to apply the company’s standards of Quality Assurance.
  • Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar
  • Prepares monthly reports which reflect performance
  • Submits copies of required monthly reports to the designated Supervisor
  • Actively assists with the detection and prevention of client suicide
  • Actively communicates with the Clinical Director and Utilization Review in regards to the status and progress, or lack thereof of their clients.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Required License(s)/Certification(s)

  • Relevant license and/or certification or license/certification eligible as a Mental Health provider as required in the State in which the site is located (i.e., Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor-LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-LMFT)
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date

Education and Experience

  • Must currently be licensed in the State in which the site is located as a Psychologist or Licensed Therapist/Counselor/Social Worker or Registered Intern or a similarly clinically therapeutic field
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services), or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor license II (LCDCII), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor license III (LCDCIII) preferred.
  • Minimum of two years' experience working in a mental health field is preferred
  • Previous substance abuse treatment and/or detox facility preferred
  • Flexibility in work arrangements; you may be asked to perform the same task for an extended period of time of two perform different tasks on the same day
  • Strong communication skills amongst clients and within all necessary departments
  • Ability to work alone when taking calls or covering evening and/or night shifts
  • Able to utilize an electronic medical record

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid state license as a Psychologist, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT and obtain BLS certification within 30 days. A bachelor's degree in a relevant human services field and two years of mental health experience are preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Clinical Monitoring

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$58,000 - $76,000/yr
Location
Hilliard, Ohio
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Physicians Dialysis

Physicians Dialysis is a Florida based healthcare company focused primarily on the dialysis industry.

Salary listed on 19 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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In Ohio, primary therapist openings often draw candidates with graduate training and direct mental health experience, especially in settings that need clinicians who can manage caseloads and coordinate care. These roles are competitive because employers commonly prefer independent licensure, while still considering associate-level applicants who can show strong clinical judgment and readiness to grow. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your master’s degree, two years of post-graduate experience, and any licensure details before applying.

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