Mental Health Therapist, Adult Mobile Crisis, 2nd Shift

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Job Summary

OhioGuidestone is seeking a compassionate, licensed therapist with a passion for supporting adults experiencing mental health crises. This role is ideal for clinicians who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to delivering person-centered care where clients need it most. As a Licensed Therapist, you will build strong therapeutic relationships with a diverse adult population while providing crisis intervention, behavioral health counseling, assessment, consultation, and care coordination. Services are delivered across community settings, including clients homes, local emergency departments, telehealth platforms, and other community-based locations. This is a 2nd shift fulltime role but we are open to part-time candidates as well.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the

highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.

• Respond to behavioral health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in

a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural

identities.

• Provide consultation to internal and external providers regarding access to mobile response

services, risk mitigation, triage of care, and other clinical/operational topics

• Assist with crisis de-escalation, behavioral health assessment, and decision-making related to

appropriate levels of care.

• Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively to access appropriate

resources, and engaging community partners to develop an effective plan for supporting clients.

• Provide stabilization of immediate crises, short-term treatment including crisis intervention,

individual and family therapy, service coordination, and referrals to ongoing services.

• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, make referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources

when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.

• Conduct regular follow-up and stabilization support in compliance with Adult Mobile Crisis

guidelines.

• Comply with workflows and data collection requirements for Adult Mobile Crisis.
• Participate in regular supervision, regional team meetings, and training sessions.
• Adhere to all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or

required.

• Demonstrate positive leadership; promote a team-based work environment and a culture of

belonging.

• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
• LSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent.
• 1-2 years working with adults in behavioral health or crisis setting with specific experience

experience in diagnosis of psychopathology, treatment of severe behavior disorders, treatment of

abuse and neglect related disorders, treatment of children at risk for hospitalization and out of

home place preferred.

• *Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree.

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and family systems
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and

electronic health records, etc.

• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include

ascending/descending stairs.

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in crisis environments.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver's License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and

any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Benefits include:

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• Ten paid holidays; some are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Monthly bonus program
• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone, we demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.

We also care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.