Admission Therapist

Company: Portage Path Behavioral Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

*Admissions Therapist - LSW / LISW - LPC / LPCC*Looking to make a smart career move that gives you the freedom to use your abilities, and the security of an established company? Look no further than Portage Path Behavioral Health. Portage Path is stable, with 50 years of experience providing innovative, quality mental health services while consistently establishing cutting-edge programs with an eye on market changes.*Admissions Therapist - Responsibilities: *--- Diagnostic Assessments, Crisis Assessments, facilitation of referrals to other service providers.--- Assists with day-to-day functioning of the department and the agency as a whole.--- Participates in multidisciplinary teams.--- Coordinates services internally and with outside agencies, treatment teams, case managers, family members.--- Determines the most appropriate level of care based on client presentation.--- Applies diagnostic, organizational, and communication skills within a multi-disciplinary team setting.*Admissions Therapist - Requirements: *--- Candidates must have at minimum a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or a Ph.D.--- Be licensed by the State of Ohio to diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.--- Ability to work at least one evening per week.--- Dual licensure in social work, counseling, or psychology and chemical dependency is a plus.--- Must possess strong clinical and communication skills.--- Must working knowledge and expertise in Evidence Based Practices.--- Salary will be commensurate with licensure and experience.*Admissions Therapist - Benefits: *--- Major Medical--- Dental--- Vision--- Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability--- Life Ins.--- Flexible Spending Account--- Employee Assistance Program--- Flexible Schedule--- 403(b)Portage Path Behavioral Health is an established, respected provider, offering a vibrant clinical environment with excellent salary and benefits package. Bi-lingual applicants, especially those fluent in Spanish, are encouraged to apply:Portage Path Behavioral HealthAttn: Human ResourcesAn Equal Opportunity EmployerJob Type: Full-timeJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Addiction Medicine* PsychiatrySchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Master's (Required)Experience:* Behavioral Health Care: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* LSW / LISW, or LPC / LPCC license (Required)Work Location:* One locationWork Remotely:* NoWork Location: One location

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