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POSITION DESCRIPTION - EQUITAS HEALTH CENTER OHIO

POSITION TITLE: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

DEPARTMENT: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

REPORTS TO: CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

DIRECT REPORTS: NONE
LAST UPDATED: JUNE 2018
FLSA: EXEMPT

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation's largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) healthcare organizations. With 17 offices in 11 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

The Equitas Health Pharmacy & Prizm magazine operate as social enterprises for Equitas Health; 100% of profits are reinvested back into the organization's programs and services. For more information, visit equitashealth.com or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive, client focused mental health assessment and treatment utilizing individual, group and family modalities to people affected and infected with HIV/AIDS; LGBTQ clients; and the community at large. The individual will operate in accordance with the established professional standards and guidelines as stated by the Ohio Revised Code and put forth by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The individual will operate in accordance with the established professional standards and guidelines for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or American Counseling Association (ACA) and agrees to adhere to NASW or ACA standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to diagnosis and treatment of clients with behavioral health concerns; traveling; driving; utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research; attending meetings; conducting assessments and counseling; and producing clear, understandable, and timely notes and documentation.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provide high quality outpatient mental health treatment for clients who have HIV/AIDS and their families; LGBTQ clients, and the community at large.
• Develop skills in DBT and other best practice interventions.
• Identify appropriate levels of care and treatment needs, making referrals when clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals involved in caring for shared clients via Epic, email, phone, or face to face interactions.
• Complete comprehensive, client focused assessments, treatment plans and treatment evaluations with all clients.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Assist in development and facilitation of support groups and therapy groups.
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Maintain client records as directed by agency policies and procedures that will be demonstrated by scoring no less than 90% on
• quarterly reviews.
• Document work with clients in electronic health record accurately and within two business days of service provision.
• Complete a minimum of 10 hours a year of HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ specific training to keep informed about current research and psychotherapy interventions.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

• Minimum of Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy or Doctorate in psychology required.
• Minimum of LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, IMFT, or psychologist licensure required. Independently licensed candidates preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-master's experience providing treatment in health/mental health/substance abuse setting preferred.
• Must have knowledge of, sensitivity to, interest in, and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices; a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered community, and poverty.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
• Reliable transportation, driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.
• Knowledge and adherence to professional standards and ethics.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background and reference checks will be conducted. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. In accordance with [Equitas Health] AIDS Resource Center Ohio's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. EOE/AA

PHYSICAL / MENTAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

(N) Non - the activity does not place a physical demand on the position

(O) Occasionally - the activity is performed up to 20% of the time

(F) Frequently - the activity is performed from 21% - 50% of the time

(C) Constantly - the activity is performed at least 51% of the time

Activity - Frequency

Lifting - O

Reaching - O

Carrying - F

Handling - O

Pushing - O

Finger Dexterity - C

Pulling - O

Feeling - O

Standing - O

Talking - C

Walking - F

Ordinary Conversation - C

Sitting - C

Loud Talking - O

Climbing - N

Hearing - C

Balancing - N

Susceptible to several interruptions - C

Work at Heights - N

Other - O

Stooping - O

Repetitive Motion - F

Crouching - O

Seeing - C

Kneeling - N

Work with others to accomplish work - C

Crawling - N

Work alone to accomplish work - F

Transporting Clients - O

The employee must regularly lift and carry small packages of up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally carry supplies, materials, displays, and audio visual aids weighing up to 50 pounds to and from their car and to other locations within or outside of the office.

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS PRESENT

Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. Otherwise, there are no known occupational hazards in performing the job.

The organization reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position title as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

It is the policy of Equitas Health that no employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender-identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, union activity, military, veteran, and economic status, or any other characteristic protected in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all phases of its personnel activity including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, separation, recall, compensation, benefits, education, recreation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Equitas Health values diversity and welcomes applicants from a broad array of backgrounds.