Counselor, Psych@Home - Remote
Signature Health Inc·Willoughby, Ohio
Signature Health Inc·Willoughby, Ohio
Provide intensive, short-term counseling to adults and children with acute mental health symptoms or substance use issues via telehealth. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic assessments, managing treatment plans, and coordinating with internal and external provider partners.
Description This is a remote opportunity serving the Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, and Lake counties. Candidates must reside within the Greater Northeast Ohio area to be considered.
At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more Robust earned paid time off program (PTO) Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles) Professional Development Support
SCOPE OF ROLE Reporting to the Supervisor, Behavioral Health Services, the Counselor will provide intensive, short-term counseling services to adults and children experiencing an acute exacerbation of mental health symptoms, with or without problematic substance use. Services are provided individually and in groups in an audio-visual telehealth format. The Counselor will utilize a team-focused treatment plan approach to provide patients with exceptional therapeutic intervention services.
HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED Conduct individual, group, or family therapy for both adults and children.
Complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments and regularly assess suicide risk, completing safety planning as indicated.
Provide patients orientation to the Psych@Home program, initiating discharge planning at the start of treatment.
Regularly coordinate with internal and external provider partners as clinically indicated.
Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF and professional standards.
Prepare all documentation for discharge and aftercare referral.
Regularly participate in and contribute to Psych@Home team rounds.
Acts to understand and safeguard the welfare of others.
Actively engage in supervision with your Supervisor; actively consult with supervisor to act upon ethical and legal aspects of the work.
May be required to perform in-person services or participate in in-person meetings (at a clinical site) as needed and as determined by Signature Health.
Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
Participate in after-hours call to accept potential admissions Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree required. Valid unencumbered LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LIMFT or LMFT License in the state of Ohio required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Competency in the treatment of mental health and/or substance use disorders within the context of individual, group, couples and family systems therapy. Experience collaborating with other team members to optimize outcomes clients. Familiarity of state and federal healthcare regulations. Awareness of community and state support resources for population served.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment. While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required. Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy.
This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination.
A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee.
Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved.
Signature Health is a drug-free workplace.
After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
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.
