Counselor-Therapist FIRST ESMI

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.

Our Total Rewards Package – What We Offer:

• 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

Pay Range: $48,000 - $75,577.65 annual salary

Placement within the pay scale is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Dependently Licensed w/ BA: $48,000 - $58, 511.73

Dependently Licensed w/ MA: $53,500 - $65,216.20

Independently Licensed: $62,000 - $75,577.65

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The FIRST & ESMI programs are evidence-based, multidisciplinary treatment team approaches that provide comprehensive, coordinated, treatment to people with first episode psychosis (FIRST) or early severe mental illness(ESMI). This counseling position provides outreach, face-to-face screening, assessment, individual, group and family counseling services, and crisis intervention in response to requests for individuals having their first episode of a severe mental illness. This position requires working on a multidisciplinary team utilizing a trauma-informed care approach and evidenced base treatment model. The purpose of this position is to provide behavioral health care counseling services in a culturally diverse community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides screening, assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, outreach, and individual, group and family counseling.
• Gathers information through intake interviews; evaluates nature and degree of mental/emotional distress, substance use/abuse, health issues, and social/interpersonal problems; develops individual service plans with clients.
• Conducts short and long-term therapy and/or counseling sessions with individuals, families and groups using various psychotherapeutic treatment modalities. Sessions may be conducted in a variety of settings including the main office, ancillary offices, and community settings.
• Coordinates treatment within the treatment teams and other agencies, services and other programs within the agency.
• Completes case notes on intake process, treatment plan and client’s progress
• Provides consultation and education services to community groups by assisting in program planning, giving educational talks and lectures to increase referrals into the FIRST/ESMI programs, outreaches existing referral sources to maintain relationships.
• Maintains required productivity expectation.
• Participates in clinical supervision and administrative meetings as required by the Clinical Manager
• Creates and maintains a trauma-informed care environment that respects self-determination and the need for everyone to be treated with dignity and respect. Utilizes respectful, trauma-informed language in all aspects of the job.
• Reacts to change and stress productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance and is available for evening counseling sessions as needed.
• Gets along with others and works as a team.
• Exhibits the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum requirements listed in this Position Announcement.
• If bi-lingual, provides translation and interpretive service to clients needing these services
• Has / maintains a good on-time and attendance record.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The majority of time is spent in an office environment and involves substantial client contact; however, sessions may be conducted in a variety of settings including community settings.
• The individual must be able to speak and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Due to the amount of paperwork that is required, the individual must have excellent documentation skills.
• The employee may be required to sit for extended periods and will spend a portion of their time on the telephone.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, and lift and push minimal loads at various times.
• A considerable amount of time may also be spent working on a computer so the employee should have close vision ability. In addition, the individual must be able to operate basic office equipment.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree in a mental health related field with the following license is required: LSW or LPC. LISW or LPCC preferred.
• Experience in assessment, crisis intervention, conducting long and short-term therapy and counseling or other experience in the treatment of mental health/chemical abuse are preferred.
• Candidates with educational backgrounds and training in first episode psychosis, early severe mental illness or transitional age youth population a plus. Must have strong oral and written skills.
• Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Must be highly skilled at behavioral health screening/assessment and counseling in both chemical abuse and mental illness, making appropriate referral, and working effectively under pressure.
• The necessity for travel in this job requires that the employee possess a valid Ohio driver's license, a clean driving record, have proof of adequate personal automobile insurance, and use of a personal vehicle.
• Must have favorable references and/or evaluations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) major plus.
• Experience with EHR (electronic health records) a plus.