Mental Health Therapist
Company: Meridian HealthCare
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit
integrated healthcare agency with over 250 employees and 14
locations in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, is seeking a Licensed
Therapist to join our Mental Health team. Services to provide
include drug/alcohol treatment as well as mental health treatment.
This position will work between our Youngstown & Howland
locations.Counselor Responsibilities and Duties:Interviews
patients, coordinates assessments, and prepares a narrative
summary/bio including problem areas, patient strengths, treatment
recommendations and diagnosis.Recommends level of care for chemical
dependency treatment and mental health treatment. Informs patients
of alternative treatment services and procedures that are
available.Develops an initial treatment plan for assigned
patients.Discharges patients that are accepted in services but who
do not attend beyond the assessment process.Makes referrals and
provides necessary case management consultation, correspondence and
advocacy to optimize patients accessibility to needed services that
are not provided by the Agency.Works within community educating
about MH services.Facilitates group therapy and completes
appropriate and timely documentation.Provides individual therapy,
updates Behavioral Health Service Plan as needed, and completes
appropriate and timely documentation.Participates in individual and
department supervision and presents patient cases on an as needed
basis in clinical supervision meetings.Qualifications:Ohio
licensure (LSW/LISW or LPC/LPCC) required. Interns welcomed to
apply as we will also consider Counseling/Social Work students
close to graduation. Benefits:Medical insurance available to full
time staff. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension
plan, and professional training series for all employees.About
Meridian: Meridian HealthCare traces its roots back to 1972, when
it was incorporated as a community-based organization with a goal
of serving individuals and families struggling with
addiction.Meridian HealthCare's focus is Saving Lives, Serving
Communities. We offer a person-centered integrated care approach
that includes, prevention, recovery, primary healthcare, housing,
criminal justice services and much more.
Keywords: Meridian HealthCare, Youngstown , Mental Health Therapist, Healthcare , Youngstown, Ohio
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