Outpatient Clinician
Company: Portage Path Behavioral Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
*Outpatient Clinician (Here for You)*The Outpatient Clinician is
an exciting New position at Portage Path Behavioral Health as a
result of a recently awarded grant. The "Here for You" project will
strengthen our community's ability to provide care for indigent,
low and moderate income residents, minorities, and vulnerable
populations who are experiencing mental illness and addiction. This
position is a full-time temporary position expected to last 2 years
from the date of hire, with a strong likelihood of continuation for
a candidate with exemplary performance. This project will look to
establish, strengthen and sustain referral pathways and new
community locations to gain and retain minority and disadvantaged
clients so that they can receive high-quality patient centered
outpatient services, trauma-informed screening, assessment,
diagnosis and patient centered treatment services.The Outpatient
Clinician will report directly to the Here for You Project
Director, and functions in a peer relationship with other clinical
staff members. The Outpatient Clinician may seek out assistance
from any of the foregoing staff members regarding unique needs
presented by a client, and will respond to requests for assistance
from peers and other staff. In return, any staff member may supply
information and assistance to the Outpatient Clinician. The
Outpatient Clinician coordinates their activities with outside
agencies involved with the client treatment teams, case managers,
families, guardians, advocates, and a variety of referral and
helping agencies.*Outpatient Clinician - Responsibilities: *---
Ability to assess, engage and treat clients in individual
therapy.--- Effective caseload management and documentation skills,
within agency guidelines.--- Ability to facilitate group
therapy.--- Willingness to engage in agency initiatives.---
Participates in multidisciplinary teams.--- Coordinates services
internally and with outside agencies, treatment teams, case
managers, family members.*Outpatient Counselors - 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.*Outpatient Counselors - Benefits: *---
Major Medical--- Dental--- Vision--- STD & LTD--- Life Ins.---
Flexible Spending Account--- Employee Assistance Program---
Flexible Schedule--- 403(b)Portage Path Behavioral Health is a
dynamic organization that offers a vibrant working environment,
with competitive salary and generous paid time off. Portage Path
Behavioral Health also offers a rich array of benefit options,
including major medical, dental, and vision, plus a variety of
supplemental insurance options, including a robust retirement
program. Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. For
confidential consideration, please E-mail, or send resume (no phone
calls please) or apply to:Portage Path Behavioral HealthAttn: Human
Resources340 S. Broadway St.Akron, Oh 44308An 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* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical
Specialty:* Addiction Medicine* PsychiatrySchedule:* 8 hour shift*
Day shift* Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):* Are you able
to work at least one evening a week?Education:* Master's
(Required)Experience:* Mental health counseling: 2 years
(Required)License/Certification:* LSW/LISW or LPC/LPCC license, or
PH.D. (Required)Work Location: Multiple Locations
Keywords: Portage Path Behavioral Health, Akron , Outpatient Clinician, Other , Akron, Ohio
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