Meridian HealthCare in Youngstown, OH is looking to hire a full-time Assessment Therapist.
At Meridian, we provide a culture that centers around putting the patient first, working together as a team, and being financially responsible. We provide excellent benefits giving you a great work/life balance including a flexible schedule. In addition to great pay and benefits, we strive to create a supportive and innovative environment for our employees to work in! If this job sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE
Since 1974, Meridian HealthCare has delivered a person-centered approach to care and treatment, understanding the importance of prevention, early intervention, care, and support. Finding what works best for everyone is the key to optimal health, and the continuum of care philosophy aligns perfectly with our mission. In addition to offering a comprehensive approach to addiction (that includes prevention, treatment, recovery support, housing, primary care, mental health criminal justice services, and much more), we are also a trusted source for primary care, mental health services, chiropractic care, and acupuncture.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSESMENT THERAPIST
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Interviews clients, coordinates assessments, and prepares a narrative summary/bio including problem areas, client strengths, treatment recommendations and diagnosis.
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Recommends level of care for chemical dependency treatment and mental health treatment. Informs clients of alternative treatment services and procedures that are available.
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Develops an initial treatment plan for assigned clients.
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Discharges clients that are accepted in services but who do not attend beyond the assessment process.
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Makes referrals and provides necessary case management consultation, correspondence and advocacy to optimize client's accessibility to needed services that are not provided by the Agency.
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Facilitates group counseling and completes appropriate and timely documentation.
- Provides individual counseling, updates Behavioral Health Service Plan as needed and completes appropriate and timely documentation.
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Participates in individual and department supervision and presents client cases on an as needed basis in clinical supervision meetings.
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Complete all documentation in a timely manner in accordance to Agency policy and provides necessary data for statistical and billing purposes.
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Achieves and maintain the Agency's established productivity standards.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ASSESSMENT THERAPIST
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Master's Degree and Ohio licensure (LPC/LPCC), or Bachelor's Degree and Ohio Licensure (LSW) required
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Competency or training in chemical dependency treatment preferred.
- Interns welcomed to apply as we will also consider Counseling/Social Work students close to graduation.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this job and our team, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!