Social Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The MRSS Therapist is a principal member of the Clinical Team who provides specialized clinicalknowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of psychotherapy, clinical counseling, diagnosticevaluations, crisis intervention and providing psychotherapy sessions for individuals, groups, and/or families.

The MRSS Therapist reports directly to the MRSS Supervisor, with general oversight by the Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the area’s psychotherapy,clinical counseling, diagnostic evaluations, and crisis intervention.

• Develop a therapeutic relationship with each client.

• Available for clinical consultation

• Maintains ongoing frequent contact with other assigned professionals, parents or outside agencyprofessionals assigned to case.

• Assume a strong advocacy role for clients and makes recommendations for clinical and supportservices needed upon discharge

• Actively participates in all treatment conferences and meetings

• Complete all paperwork required by the agency within designated time frames

• Provides education and resources for patients and family members

• Participates in continuing professional education, departmental meetings and teaching

• Required one to two hours of unpaid supervision and/or clinical team meeting

• Maintain supervision log for supervisee and/or POD members as required by the agency, andstate licensure requirements

• Continued education to meet licensure requirements

• Other duties as assigned

• Respond to all crisis calls during your shift

• DE/ITP updates

• Psychotherapy

• Provide case management (CPST or TBS), if needed

• Completion and maintain MRSS training

• Completing CANS assessments

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• 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

• CANS Certified

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and Insurance

• CPR/First Aid Certified

COMPLEXITY OF WORK

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques

• Works flexible hours and is available for crisis management by phone

• Computer literacy skills, including Google docs, Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite,and basic database usage, as well as basic typing

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Ability to concisely document clinical findings and patient needs in an electronic medical recordwhile navigating a multi-specialized behavioral health environment and the ability tocommunicate across different electronic platforms and across a broad geographic provide base isessential

• Knowledge and experience with Evidence Based Practice methods of treatment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide crisis intervention

• Available for clinical consultation (direct and phone)

• Work environment may include an agency office, school-based setting, or in the communityincluding client’s home

• Work flexible hours and is available for crisis management by phone

• Complete all paperwork and documentation required by the agency within designated timeframes

• Participate in agency and community meetings as needed

• Attend conferences and workshops to maintain professional competence and licensurerequirements

• Supervision of QMHS staff and/or interns

• Maintain regular and reliable schedule

• Required one hour of weekly unpaid supervision/consultation with Clinical Director

• Must document hours each week and shall be paid on a Fee for Service basis. See EmployeeHandbook.

• Provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy