What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assertive Community Engagement Therapist (ACE) position at Ravenwood Health?
Ravenwood Health offers an incredible trauma informed care culture along with a competitive benefit package that includes a flexible work culture, beginning with three weeks’ paid vacation, seven sick days, four wellness days, eight paid holidays, and employee wellness programs.
The ACE outpatient therapist will provide culturally competent and trauma informed treatment services to individuals and/or families who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to life situation, mental health and/or substance use concerns as well as severe and persistent mental illness. The therapist will provide comprehensive assessments, therapy, consultation/case management and make appropriate referrals as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health and/or substance use treatment to clients
- Complete and maintain clinical documentation within agency set timeframes
- Maintain productivity expectations for your position and department
- Participate in interdisciplinary clinical/administrative team meetings
- Maintain an effective working relationship with professionals in the community and other agencies through verbal and written communication
- Conceptualize mental health, behavioral and substance use disorders in a manner that incorporates knowledge of growth and development in youth and adults.
- Assist client in defining and implementing treatment goals and develop a collaborative treatment plan. Make referrals as clinically indicated.
- Assess and manage risk on an ongoing basis and adjust level of care and recommendations as needed.
- Skills in applying varied interventions with individuals and families in crisis
- Administer drug screening as clinically necessary. Understand the benefits and limitations of testing procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively, work independently and be highly organized.
- Ability to navigate computer software include Microsoft Word and the agencies ECR, CareLogic
- Ability to engage clients and establish ongoing relationships
- Skills associated with group facilitation and group member interaction
Required Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
- Current licensure (LPCC, LPCC-S, LISW, or LISW-S) by the appropriate body in the state of Ohio and shall practice only within the scope of their licensure
- All employees who provide mental health services shall be qualified to provide those services according to Chapter 5122-23 of the administrative code
- Knowledge and training on Trauma Informed Care (preferred)
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Salary: We offer a salary package that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation, along with 56 hours sick time, 8 paid holidays, and 4 wellness days per year. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide ample time for rest and rejuvenation.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage to safeguard your well-being and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Financial Security: Take advantage of perks like mileage reimbursement, a flexible spending account, a 401k with company match, and short- and long-term disability insurance. We prioritize your financial health and future stability.
- Supportive Environment: Receive clinical supervision and ongoing consultation to enhance your skills and support your professional growth. Our team is dedicated to providing the guidance and resources you need to succeed.
- Staff Wellness Therapist: access to a staff wellness therapist provides our staff with support in a confidential and comfortable environment.
About Ravenwood Health:
Ravenwood Health is a private nonprofit, trauma informed agency that strives to provide a safe and compassionate community that supports and respects the unique journey of each person's path to healing, creating hope for all those who walk through our doors. We build hope, empower individuals and families, and strengthen our neighborhoods through mental health and addiction services.
EEO Statement:
Ravenwood Health is firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination based on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or genetic information throughout the employment process, from selection through termination. Ravenwood Health expects all employees, vendors, and associates to support the nondiscriminatory policies of Ravenwood Health.
