Clinical Therapist I

Harbor is seeking a Clinical Therapist to join our Bowling Green Team! This
position enthusiastically creates meaningful group exercises that foster
connection and change while promoting client growth and recovery. This role
ensures services provided are medically necessary, utilize theories and
interventions appropriate for identified diagnoses, and result in improved
functioning or symptom management. 

Position is full time, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Education

* Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related
behavioral/mental health field from an accredited college or university.   

Experience

* Possesses clinically sound documentation, treatment and assessment skills.   
* Proficiency in computer use, including MS Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel),
electronic health records, and virtual meeting platforms. 

Licensure and Certifications

* Requires license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio.   
* Must maintain active licensure in good standing. 
* CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of
employment.  

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefer licensure in chemical dependency or proven experience and training in
treating substance use disorders in addition to MH licensure. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities

1. Maintains clinical responsibility for individual, family and/or group
counseling for assigned mental health and/or substance abuse disorder
clients including diagnostic and ongoing assessments, treatment planning,
and discharge planning. 
2. When providing telehealth services to clients in their homes, complies with
Harbor’s telehealth policies, procedures, and utilizes Harbor authorized or
provided telehealth equipment and software platforms. 
3. Completes clinical documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable
to Harbor and submits all documentation according to Harbor policy. 
4. Meets or exceeds billable direct service expectations established by
Harbor.  
5. Provides crisis intervention services and is available for consultation. 
6. Provides effective and efficient management of caseload including
facilitating internal and external referrals where indicated. The number of
open inactive cases must not exceed 10% of the total caseload.  
7. Participates in individual and group supervision as indicated by
supervisor and ensures all documentation requiring co-signature for
licensure is provided to supervisor.  
8. Timely and accurate completion of Peer/Clinical Records Reviews for other
staff and demonstrates satisfactory performance on Peer/Clinical Record
Reviews. 
9. Participates in agency-wide and departmental clinical research, as needed. 
10. Participates in program development as requested and where possible. 
11. Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job
competencies and demonstrates continued growth.  
12. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including at least one evening per
week. 
13. Provides timely response to all client and agency communications via email,
phone, or other department identified modes of communication (e. g.,
Teams). 
14. Completes all agency assigned trainings in a timely manner. 
15. May float to other locations to accommodate client or agency need. 
16. Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job
competencies including evidence-based practices for day treatment curricula
and other services. 
17. Knowledgeable of mental health and substance use disorder symptoms and
treatment to assist clients with co-occurring disorders. 
18. Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per HIPAA, 42
CFR Part 2, and applicable state and local laws. 
19. Participates in meetings, committees, and agency initiatives as appropriate
and approved by supervisor. 
20. Provides individual and group community psychiatric supportive treatment
(CPST) and therapeutic behavioral services (TBS), which could include Day
Treatment groups, according to accreditation and certification standards

including

21. Coordination of individualized treatment planning with client,
family/supports, and other providers. 
22. Identification of strategies or treatment options. 
23. Developing and providing solution focused interventions and emotional and
behavioral management drawn from evidence-based psychotherapeutic
treatments. 
24. Restoration of social skills. 
25. Restoration of daily functioning. 
26. Crisis prevention and amelioration. 
27. Collaboration with internal and external providers to assist clients in
gaining access to essential community resources and increasing social
supports and networks.

General Competencies/Performance Expectations

* Utilizes information technology systems and software applications effectively
and in accordance with organizational standards and security protocols. 
* Demonstrates sound judgment by analyzing information thoroughly, reaching
timely conclusions, and taking appropriate, decisive action. 
* Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work to ensure maximum efficiency,
productivity, and quality outcomes. 
* Actively seeks and utilizes supervision and feedback appropriately to support
professional growth and effective job performance. 
* Manages time and utilizes leave in accordance with organizational policies
and procedures. 
* Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support
departmental and organizational needs. 

Working Conditions

* Office based position. Some services may be provided from the office
virtually to clients in their homes. 
* Exposure to confidential information. 
* Potential exposure to behavioral, crisis, environmental situations. 
* This position is union. Union eligibility applies only to full-time or
part-time hires; contingent or temporary appointments are not covered by the
union, even if the position is otherwise unionized. 

About Harbor

* A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100
years.
* 350+ clinical staff serving over 24,000 clients annually across multiple
locations and within the community.
* Services include counseling, medication management, primary care,
psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential
services, vocational programs, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

Harbor is a fast-paced environment, but it’s also a place where you can
genuinely enjoy what you do. You’ll work alongside a supportive, motivated team
that cares about making a difference. We’re committed to investing in our
employees and giving you the tools and opportunities to grow.
* Medical, dental, and vision coverage
* Retirement plan with company match
* Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
* Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
* Clinical supervision hours offered
* Opportunity to make a difference in your community