Therapist
Guernsey
June 17, 2026
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Summary
Behavioral Health Choices is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically skilled Therapist to provide high-quality behavioral health services to individuals, families, and groups. The Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support positive client outcomes. This position serves individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders in an outpatient setting while maintaining compliance with agency policies, ethical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and psychosocial evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries within established timeframes.
- Maintain a caseload while ensuring quality care and productivity expectations are met.
- Participate in crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
- Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, schools, community agencies, and other treatment providers.
- Educate clients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, and community resources.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and agency policies.
- Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, required trainings, and continuing education.
- Maintain compliance with all licensing board requirements, Medicaid standards, and agency policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution. Current Ohio licensure in good standing as one of the following:
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Medicaid provider credentialing.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
- Successful completion of criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.