INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST (LISW/LPCC)

• Position: Independent Mental Health Therapist (LISW/LPCC)
• Department: Behavioral Health
• Location: On Site (Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin, North Ridgeville)

Welcome!

Lorain County Health and Dentistry (LCH&D) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to being a trusted health partner for our community. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality care that is accessible to all. We proudly offer primary care, dental services, women’s health, and behavioral health for individuals and families—serving as a vital safety net for the community.

Are you interested in being part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team?

We continue to grow and are looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us! If you are a kind and compassionate, independently licensed therapist (LPCC, LISW) who is committed to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence, we would love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Must hold a valid license in the State of Ohio as an independently licensed Social Worker (LISW) or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements as mandated by policy.
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education requirements.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a mental health treatment setting is required; experience in which behavioral health is integrated into primary care is preferred.
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of both mental health and chemical dependency is preferred.
• Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to Lorain County Health & Dentistry i. e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and assess the mental health and substance use related symptoms of medical patients.
• Intervene in crisis situations during business hours.
• Provide brief assessments to clarify behavioral health diagnoses and to inform care plans.
• Define targeted treatment goals with and for the patients
• Provide short-term counseling to an established schedule of Lorain County Health & Dentistry patients, which may also include family members.
• Identify patients with more intensive behavioral health needs and assist these patient in connecting to appropriate care within the community.
• Ensure all plans and strategies developed are personalized, age specific, and culturally appropriate.
• Provide education, counseling, and support to patients using trauma informed and research based interventions whenever possible.
• Develop positive, professional relationships with patients.
• Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
• Accurately and concisely document all patient contact on a timely basis in medical record.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric providers to ensure integrated care.
• Participate in a Peer Review Process to ensure quality and consistency of BH service delivery
• Comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR guidelines as all times.

Physical Demands

• Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• 25% walking or standing, 75% sitting at a desk.
• Category II re: exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

Public and Professional Activites

• Local travel required.
• Attend relevant professional activities such as company sponsored events as needed.
• Attend trainings and seminars as directed.
• Attend meetings as directed.

Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to adhering to employment practices in accordance with the EEOC.

LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department.