Youth & Early Childhood Therapist - Lucas County

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities and a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

Our Toledo office is seeking a full time licensed Therapist to serve youth and early childhood clients in a community based setting. Grow your skills and knowledge through excellent training, team support, and supervision to maintain and advance your professional license(s).

Job Summary

Our Toledo office is seeking a full time licensed Therapist (Social Workers and Counselors) to serve youth and early childhood clientele in a community based setting. Grow your skills and knowledge through excellent training, team support, and supervision to maintain and advance your professional license(s).

Enjoy the chance to write your own schedule to maintain your best work/life balance.

Services are provided in the client home and out in the community treating mental health & behavioral health diagnoses. At OhioGuidestone, you'll receive the support you need through our training process and in your weekly supervision! This is a great opportunity to develop AND expand your skills in your field!

OhioGuidestone provides our staff with many opportunities to advance their practicing knowledge and skills related to their career goals, along with substantial increases in earning potential through bonuses related to exceeding staff’s productivity standards.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Interact with clients in a supportive manner, encouraging discussion and activities focused on recovery.
• Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions.
• Assist in crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients.
• Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintains client information, reports, records, and other documents; responds timely to emails and phone calls; attends and conducts in various trainings and meetings; communicates with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consults with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly, document and maintain the confidentiality of client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
• Will facilitate adolescent IOP groups for both court-ordered as well as external/ internal referral sources.
• Attend and participate in regular supervision.

• Maintain all required licenses.
• 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 present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, Master's degree a plus!
• Must have an LSW/LISW, MFT/LMFT, or LPC/LPCC
• Newly graduated, pre-exam/scheduled candidates as welcome!

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Effective interpersonal skills; ability to form relationships with diverse populations within diverse settings.
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize, comfortable in fast-paced environment with multiple clients.
• Proficient computer skills, including Electronic Health Records, Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

Performance/Physical Requirements

• Work environment can include an agency office, home-based or school-based setting, childcare facilities, or participant’s homes.
• Able to provide services in an office, the community and/or client homes, which may include facilities with multiple levels.
• Works flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is available for crisis management by phone as needed.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screen.
• Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

• Authorization to work legally in the United States.

What We Offer

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (on 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
• 10 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
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

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.