Part-Time Mental Health Assessor

Company: OhioGuidestone
Location: Canton
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Where New Paths BeginRecovery is possible with OhioGuidestone. A leader in the field of behavioral health with a history dating back to 1864, we address the needs of the whole person, helping them reset their paths, reclaim their autonomy and restore their purpose. OhioGuidestone connects individuals with the resources needed to achieve lifelong success, providing community counseling, substance use disorder treatment, workforce development training, early childhood mental health services, psychiatric care and more.The community counseling department seeks an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist. The ideal candidate will be caring, passionate, and promote social and emotional development in children ages birth through six years old in communities throughout Stark County. The ideal candidate will work a flexible schedule (willing to work evenings and weekends), willing to travel and work in various client settings: homes, schools, and communities, must be willing to work independently.$3,000 Signing Bonus - $1,500 at 6 months, and $1,500 at one-yearThe Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist at OhioGuidestone has the unique opportunity to provide creative interventions in PLAY, ART, and MUSIC to support the development and growth of the children and families we serve. The Therapist will work with young clients from birth to age 6, as well as families, in a variety of settings including clients' homes, in the community, and in the office.Check out this video to hear more about ECMH from the experts in our organization.Essential Functions: Develops a therapeutic relationship with each client. Provides individual, group or family therapy as needed. Available for clinical consultation. Maintains ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents or outside agency professionals assigned to case. Assumes a strong advocacy role for clients and makes recommendations for clinical and support services needed upon discharge. Actively participates in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients. Completes all paperwork required by the agency within designated time frames Assumes a leadership role in the interpretation and support of agency policies. Participates in agency and community meetings as needed. Attends conferences and workshops to maintain professional competence.Performance/Physical Requirements: Work environment can include an agency office, school-based setting, or in the community including clients' homes English reading and writing skills required Works flexible hours and is available for crisis management by phone Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as basic typingQualifications:Minimum educational level is a bachelor's degree in social work with an Ohio LSW. A Master's degree, clinical experience LPC, MFT, LISW or LPCC or IMFT is preferred. Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License and safe driving record. Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degreeAt OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/VLicenses & CertificationsRequiredMFTLSWLPC

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