Counselor/Art Therapist jobs at Firelands Regional Health System - 8 jobs

Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts and many more. Retention Bonus: $10,000 Schedule: Sal FT Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the assigned Program Coordinator, provides the full range of behavioral health treatment, including diagnostic assessment; individual, family and group therapy; and crisis intervention. The scope and volume of services provided will vary as related to specific job role. Responsible for complying with all requirements of the continuous quality improvement program. Diagnoses and treats behavioral health disorders within scope of practice. Renders all services within department guidelines and in compliance with rules/standards set forth by Medicaid/Medicare, Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), OhioMHAS, and CARF. What You Will Do: Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality care through engagement in professional growth and agency-sponsored learning opportunities; utilizes best practices as appropriate to the conditions being treated; and provides all services in a manner that instills hope and meets patients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. Uses best practices for patient engagement and retention throughout the episode of care. Performs tasks that provide for patients' safety including ongoing screening and documentation of risk factors; develops safety plans and crisis management plans when indicated; and coordinates with afterhours services as needed to promote patient care. Understands the role of accurate and timely clinical documentation in relation to quality care and patient safety. Promotes patient recovery through active and collaborative patient involvement in initial and ongoing treatment planning. Fosters recovery and independence by identifying and incorporating patients' strengths and abilities into the treatment process. Involves natural support persons, self-help resources, and other community integration activities as critical components to long-term recovery. Decreases length and frequency of sessions as patients prepare for discharge. Understands the role of Patient Care Standards (PCS) as a measure of our commitment to serving those in need and ensuring that access to care is provided. Ensures PCS standards are met and actively utilizes and responds to strategies provided through supervision when there are challenges in meeting these standards. What You Will Need: Applicants must meet one of the three levels of criteria below. Therapists rendering mental health services are required to have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and hold an active, independent license through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT Board) - LPCC or LISW or LPC or LSW with a minimum of two years, full -time equivalent experience in the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health conditions, under supervision. Counselors rendering chemical dependency services are required to have a Master's Degree and an active, independent license through the Ohio Credentialing Board - LICDC to qualify for this wage scale. Therapists are required to maintain professional licenses through compliance with rules set forth by the licensing Boards including, but not limited to, completion of CEs necessary to maintain licensure and completion of license renewal applications. Heart Saver, Aegis Crisis Prevention, and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire. Successful completion of a 180-day probationary period.

$10,000 Retention Bonus * Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America's 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America's 100 Best Spine Surgery. * Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts. * Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876. * Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted "Best Coastal Small Town in America". You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. * Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. What You Will Do: * Under the supervision of the assigned Program Coordinator, provides the full range of behavioral health treatment, including diagnostic assessment; individual, family and group therapy; crisis intervention, and other treatment and/or prevention, education, consultation services. The scope and volume of services provided and target population(s) served will vary as related to specific job role. * Provides diagnosis and treatment and behavioral health disorders within scope of practice and under clinical supervision. Renders all services within department guidelines and in compliance with rules/standards set forth by Medicaid/Medicare, Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), OhioMHAS, and CARF. * Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality care through engagement in professional growth and agency-sponsored learning opportunities; utilizes best practices as appropriate to the conditions being treated; and provides all services in a manner that instills hope and meets patients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. Uses best practices for patient engagement and retention throughout the episode of care. * Performs tasks that provide for patients' safety including ongoing screening and documentation of risk factors; develops safety plans and crisis management plans when indicated; and coordinates with afterhours services as needed to promote patient care. Understands the role of accurate and timely clinical documentation in relation to quality care and patient safety. * Promotes patient recovery through active and collaborative patient involvement in initial and ongoing treatment planning. Fosters recovery and independence by identifying and incorporating patients' strengths and abilities into the treatment process. Involves natural support persons, self-help resources, and other community integration activities as critical components to long-term recovery. Decreases length and frequency of sessions as patients prepare for discharge. * Understands the role of Patient Care Standards (PCS) as a measure of our commitment to serving those in need and ensuring that access to care is provided. Ensures PCS standards are met and actively utilizes and responds to strategies provided through supervision when there are challenges in meeting these standards. * Performs tasks necessary to support revenue including timely and accurate documentation within departmental guidelines; maintaining current treatment plans; and complying with ongoing prior-authorizations for services when applicable. Performs tasks related to grants or other special projects as assigned. * Effectively and efficiently utilizes EMR and video-conferencing software. Utilizes work email on a daily basis keeping current with FRMC and departmental communications. For new hires, these skills are in place by the end of the probationary period. Ensures all electronic forms of communication, that include PHI, are compliant with HIPAA and 42 CFR laws regarding confidentiality. * Positively contributes to patient, referrals source, and employee satisfaction. Performs as a team player who is flexible, willing to assist team members, and positively influences team morale. Actively participates in and follows through with strategic planning, performance improvement and quality initiatives. What You Will Need: * Therapists rendering mental health services are required to hold an active, LPC or LSW license through the Ohio CSWMFT Board. Therapists rendering substance use services are required to have active, dependent license through the Ohio Credentialing Board, LICDC, LCDC-II, or LCDC-III * Heart Saver, Aegis Crisis Prevention, and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire. * Ability to effectively understand and communicate in both written and oral form. Sensitive to the cultural needs of the individual and/or family served. * Successful completion of a 180-day probationary period.

Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America's 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America's 100 Best Spine Surgery. Home/Community Based. LCDCII or LICDC license required. Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts. Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. What You Will Do: Under the supervision of the assigned Program Coordinator, provides the full range of behavioral health treatment, including diagnostic assessment; individual, family and group therapy; crisis intervention, and other treatment and/or prevention, education, consultation services. The scope and volume of services provided and target population(s) served will vary as related to specific job role. Provides diagnosis and treatment and behavioral health disorders within scope of practice and under clinical supervision. Renders all services within department guidelines and in compliance with rules/standards set forth by Medicaid/Medicare, Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), OhioMHAS, and CARF. Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality care through engagement in professional growth and agency-sponsored learning opportunities; utilizes best practices as appropriate to the conditions being treated; and provides all services in a manner that instills hope and meets patients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. Uses best practices for patient engagement and retention throughout the episode of care. Performs tasks that provide for patients' safety including ongoing screening and documentation of risk factors; develops safety plans and crisis management plans when indicated; and coordinates with afterhours services as needed to promote patient care. Understands the role of accurate and timely clinical documentation in relation to quality care and patient safety. Promotes patient recovery through active and collaborative patient involvement in initial and ongoing treatment planning. Fosters recovery and independence by identifying and incorporating patients' strengths and abilities into the treatment process. Involves natural support persons, self-help resources, and other community integration activities as critical components to long-term recovery. Decreases length and frequency of sessions as patients prepare for discharge. Understands the role of Patient Care Standards (PCS) as a measure of our commitment to serving those in need and ensuring that access to care is provided. Ensures PCS standards are met and actively utilizes and responds to strategies provided through supervision when there are challenges in meeting these standards. Performs tasks necessary to support revenue including timely and accurate documentation within departmental guidelines; maintaining current treatment plans; and complying with ongoing prior-authorizations for services when applicable. Performs tasks related to grants or other special projects as assigned. Effectively and efficiently utilizes EMR and video-conferencing software. Utilizes work email on a daily basis keeping current with FRMC and departmental communications. For new hires, these skills are in place by the end of the probationary period. Ensures all electronic forms of communication, that include PHI, are compliant with HIPAA and 42 CFR laws regarding confidentiality. Positively contributes to patient, referrals source, and employee satisfaction. Performs as a team player who is flexible, willing to assist team members, and positively influences team morale. Actively participates in and follows through with strategic planning, performance improvement and quality initiatives. What You Will Need: Therapists rendering mental health services are required to hold an active, LPC or LSW license through the Ohio CSWMFT Board. Therapists rendering substance use services are required to have active, dependent license through the Ohio Credentialing Board, CDCA, LCDC-II, or LCDC-III (required). Heart Saver, Aegis Crisis Prevention, and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire. Ability to effectively understand and communicate in both written and oral form. Sensitive to the cultural needs of the individual and/or family served. Successful completion of a 180-day probationary period.

* Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts and many more. * Retention Bonus: $10,000 * Schedule: Sal FT * Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the assigned Program Coordinator, provides the full range of behavioral health treatment, including diagnostic assessment; individual, family and group therapy; and crisis intervention. The scope and volume of services provided will vary as related to specific job role. Responsible for complying with all requirements of the continuous quality improvement program. Diagnoses and treats behavioral health disorders within scope of practice. Renders all services within department guidelines and in compliance with rules/standards set forth by Medicaid/Medicare, Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), OhioMHAS, and CARF. What You Will Do: * Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality care through engagement in professional growth and agency-sponsored learning opportunities; utilizes best practices as appropriate to the conditions being treated; and provides all services in a manner that instills hope and meets patients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. Uses best practices for patient engagement and retention throughout the episode of care. * Performs tasks that provide for patients' safety including ongoing screening and documentation of risk factors; develops safety plans and crisis management plans when indicated; and coordinates with afterhours services as needed to promote patient care. Understands the role of accurate and timely clinical documentation in relation to quality care and patient safety. * Promotes patient recovery through active and collaborative patient involvement in initial and ongoing treatment planning. Fosters recovery and independence by identifying and incorporating patients' strengths and abilities into the treatment process. Involves natural support persons, self-help resources, and other community integration activities as critical components to long-term recovery. Decreases length and frequency of sessions as patients prepare for discharge. * Understands the role of Patient Care Standards (PCS) as a measure of our commitment to serving those in need and ensuring that access to care is provided. Ensures PCS standards are met and actively utilizes and responds to strategies provided through supervision when there are challenges in meeting these standards. What You Will Need: Applicants must meet one of the three levels of criteria below. * Therapists rendering mental health services are required to have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and hold an active, independent license through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT Board) - LPCC or LISW or LPC or LSW with a minimum of two years, full -time equivalent experience in the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health conditions, under supervision. * Counselors rendering chemical dependency services are required to have a Master's Degree and an active, independent license through the Ohio Credentialing Board - LICDC to qualify for this wage scale. * Therapists are required to maintain professional licenses through compliance with rules set forth by the licensing Boards including, but not limited to, completion of CEs necessary to maintain licensure and completion of license renewal applications. * Heart Saver, Aegis Crisis Prevention, and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire. * Successful completion of a 180-day probationary period.

* Retention Bonus: $10,000! * Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. * Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. * Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted "Best Coastal Small Town in America". You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area's largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are "big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you". We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. What You Will Do: * Maintains a therapeutic demeanor that positively contributes to the maintenance of a healthy work environment for patients, team members and visitors. * Provides group services daily utilizing materials that reflect the needs of those served. Actively works to engage participation from patients. * Maintains documentation according to guidelines including, but not limited to, completion of psychosocial assessments within 24 hours of admission and completing all individual and/or family progress notes by the end of each work day. * Collaborates with team members to ensure individual interventions are provided to those who require more than group services. Encourages patients to permit contact with family members and other natural support persons in order to engage them in family sessions designed to provide education, facilitate understanding of behavioral health disorders and promotion of family support. * Utilizes evidenced-based practices such as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy and interventions for persons with dual diagnosis of mental health and drug/alcohol disorders. * Provides crisis support on the unit to help intervene when patients are experiencing acute emotional distress including post-vention activities following a significant incident. * Collaborates with Outpatient Behavioral Health (OPBH) including alerting outpatient team members to critical information to help promote continuity of care and prevention of readmissions. * Participates in wraparound meetings on the unit including initiating meetings when a higher level of care coordination is needed between inpatient and outpatient services. * Provides emotional support to patients and/or family members in the ED in critical situations and if staffing permits. * Collaborates with team members to cover tasks as needed and to coordinate use of paid time off in a manner that ensures there is sufficient coverage for the unit. * Provides education and advocacy when needed to promote awareness of behavioral health issues and decrease stigma. * Interfaces with referral sources as needed. * Actively participates in and promotes patient satisfaction, safety initiatives, and quality measures. * Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages and of all cultural backgrounds in the routine performance of duties. * Flexible schedule that includes the ability to serve in a rotation with other therapists for weekend and holiday coverage as needed. * Ability to competently utilize IPBH and OPBH medical records as appropriate to role. What You Will Need: * Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or related degree is required. Therapists are required to hold active and unencumbered counselor or social work license under the Ohio CSWMFT Board. * Heart Saver and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire. * Computer skills sufficient to learn and utilize the electronic medical record are a mandatory requirement for all direct service staff and supervisory staff. * Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request. * Sensitive to the cultural needs of the individual and/or family served.

Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America's 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America's 100 Best Spine Surgery. Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts. Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. What You Will Do: Under the supervision of the assigned Program Coordinator, provides the full range of behavioral health treatment, including diagnostic assessment; individual, family and group therapy; crisis intervention, and other treatment and/or prevention, education, consultation services. The scope and volume of services provided and target population(s) served will vary as related to specific job role. Provides diagnosis and treatment and behavioral health disorders within scope of practice and under clinical supervision. Renders all services within department guidelines and in compliance with rules/standards set forth by Medicaid/Medicare, Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), OhioMHAS, and CARF. Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality care through engagement in professional growth and agency-sponsored learning opportunities; utilizes best practices as appropriate to the conditions being treated; and provides all services in a manner that instills hope and meets patients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. Uses best practices for patient engagement and retention throughout the episode of care. Performs tasks that provide for patients' safety including ongoing screening and documentation of risk factors; develops safety plans and crisis management plans when indicated; and coordinates with afterhours services as needed to promote patient care. Understands the role of accurate and timely clinical documentation in relation to quality care and patient safety. Promotes patient recovery through active and collaborative patient involvement in initial and ongoing treatment planning. Fosters recovery and independence by identifying and incorporating patients' strengths and abilities into the treatment process. Involves natural support persons, self-help resources, and other community integration activities as critical components to long-term recovery. Decreases length and frequency of sessions as patients prepare for discharge. Understands the role of Patient Care Standards (PCS) as a measure of our commitment to serving those in need and ensuring that access to care is provided. Ensures PCS standards are met and actively utilizes and responds to strategies provided through supervision when there are challenges in meeting these standards. Performs tasks necessary to support revenue including timely and accurate documentation within departmental guidelines; maintaining current treatment plans; and complying with ongoing prior-authorizations for services when applicable. Performs tasks related to grants or other special projects as assigned. Effectively and efficiently utilizes EMR and video-conferencing software. Utilizes work email on a daily basis keeping current with FRMC and departmental communications. For new hires, these skills are in place by the end of the probationary period. Ensures all electronic forms of communication, that include PHI, are compliant with HIPAA and 42 CFR laws regarding confidentiality. Positively contributes to patient, referrals source, and employee satisfaction. Performs as a team player who is flexible, willing to assist team members, and positively influences team morale. Actively participates in and follows through with strategic planning, performance improvement and quality initiatives. What You Will Need: Therapists rendering mental health services are required to hold an active, LPC or LSW license through the Ohio CSWMFT Board. Therapists rendering substance use services are required to have active, dependent license through the Ohio Credentialing Board, LICDC, LCDC-II, or LCDC-III Heart Saver, Aegis Crisis Prevention, and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire. Ability to effectively understand and communicate in both written and oral form. Sensitive to the cultural needs of the individual and/or family served. Successful completion of a 180-day probationary period.

Retention Bonus: $10,000! Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career. Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. About Firelands Health: Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region. Firelands Health is the area's largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference. What You Will Do: Maintains a therapeutic demeanor that positively contributes to the maintenance of a healthy work environment for patients, team members and visitors. Provides group services daily utilizing materials that reflect the needs of those served. Actively works to engage participation from patients. Maintains documentation according to guidelines including, but not limited to, completion of psychosocial assessments within 24 hours of admission and completing all individual and/or family progress notes by the end of each work day. Collaborates with team members to ensure individual interventions are provided to those who require more than group services. Encourages patients to permit contact with family members and other natural support persons in order to engage them in family sessions designed to provide education, facilitate understanding of behavioral health disorders and promotion of family support. Utilizes evidenced-based practices such as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy and interventions for persons with dual diagnosis of mental health and drug/alcohol disorders. Provides crisis support on the unit to help intervene when patients are experiencing acute emotional distress including post-vention activities following a significant incident. Collaborates with Outpatient Behavioral Health (OPBH) including alerting outpatient team members to critical information to help promote continuity of care and prevention of readmissions. Participates in wraparound meetings on the unit including initiating meetings when a higher level of care coordination is needed between inpatient and outpatient services. Provides emotional support to patients and/or family members in the ED in critical situations and if staffing permits. Collaborates with team members to cover tasks as needed and to coordinate use of paid time off in a manner that ensures there is sufficient coverage for the unit. Provides education and advocacy when needed to promote awareness of behavioral health issues and decrease stigma. Interfaces with referral sources as needed. Actively participates in and promotes patient satisfaction, safety initiatives, and quality measures. Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages and of all cultural backgrounds in the routine performance of duties. Flexible schedule that includes the ability to serve in a rotation with other therapists for weekend and holiday coverage as needed. Ability to competently utilize IPBH and OPBH medical records as appropriate to role. What You Will Need: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or related degree is required. Therapists are required to hold active and unencumbered counselor or social work license under the Ohio CSWMFT Board. Heart Saver and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire. Computer skills sufficient to learn and utilize the electronic medical record are a mandatory requirement for all direct service staff and supervisory staff. Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request. Sensitive to the cultural needs of the individual and/or family served.