About Job

Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, Inc.

7880 Lincole Place, Lisbon, OH 44432

330-424-7221

Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Licensed Counselor (LISW, LPC, LPCC)

SUPERVISOR: Director of Behavioral Health

CAACC Mission Statement: To strengthen the community, foster well-being and promote self-sufficiency.

CAA Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers’ Mission Statement: To provide safe, high quality, comprehensive and affordable health, behavioral health and dental care to our community.

JOB SUMMARY: Conducts assessment and counseling services to clients and families of CAA. Provides mental health services for CAA clients. Works toward prevention and treatment of mental health disorders.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up to CAA clients who have been referred by their medical providers or other professional staff at CAA
Assists other mental health staff in treatment of our clients, both individually and in group. This will also include case discussion, collaboration and planning. This may require sessions with the clients at CAA, hospital or school visits or other participating agency.
Provides collaboration, coordination and consultation on an ongoing basis with CAA’s professional staff who provide primary and preventative care
Performs telephone triage of health center clients in accordance with health center protocols and/or provider direction
Provides guidance to health center’s clerical and nursing staff as credentials permit
Follows CAA policies/procedures, including current HIPAA regulations and Ohio Scope of Practice guidelines
Provides direct client care in accordance with health center policies/procedures and provider’s orders and within the scope of training, certification and licensure
Prepares and completes client charts and other required client care documentation and reports as required by health center policy/procedure/protocol and as assigned
Maintains medical records regarding client information, treatment plans, and screening tools as required
Participates in performance improvement activities, collaborations and committees as assigned
Cross-trains with other health center staff as assigned
Participates in health fairs and community outreach programs as assigned
Maintains a presence in the community for CAA and the behavioral health program
Travel required for trainings, CME opportunities, satellite sites, etc.
Maintains compliance with all laws, regulations and policies as defined by Federal, State and any other regulatory body
Participates in rotating on-call for CAA Behavioral Health clients
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters in social work, counseling, or related clinical field with at least 2 years of experience
Licensed in the state of Ohio to practice
LISW, LPC, LPCC or comparable degree
Demonstrates expertise in clinical areas needed to diagnose and treat CAA clients
Annual CMEs as required to maintain licensure/certification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1-2 years of experience in health care is preferred
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of behavioral health care
Ability to identify and counsel at-risk clients
Ability to elicit client participation and understanding
Ability to work collaboratively and as a team member of the Behavioral Health Services department in cooperation with medical providers
Background check including Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Medicare exclusion list, verification of valid driver’s license, employment medical exam, including a TB test, adherence to all CAA policies/procedures and requirements of all funding sources. CAA is a drug/alcohol-free and smoke-free workplace and post-offer drug and alcohol testing is required.
Ability to work in several locations
Demonstrates computer skills
Initiative to understand and carry out tasks necessary to assure good client care without constant supervision
Demonstrates counseling skills
Ability to meet CAA’s productivity requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds
Ability to push, pull, carry, lift, bend, twist, reach, sit, stand for lengthy periods of time; ability to walk for extended periods of time
Ability to work in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment as well as the ability to adapt quickly to workload changes
Ability to deal with inside and outside clientele in a diplomatic and courteous manner while assuring adherence to CAA policies/procedures
Above-average oral, reading and writing skills to accurately operate a computer, perform necessary documentation and effectively communicate with staff, clients, customers, business partners, other CAA departments and visitors
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Various noises associated with a busy clinical setting
Numerous interruptions
Constantly changing environment
Ability to work at varying locations and with varying staff members as assigned
Ability to take direction from multiple providers
Ability to oversee various staff as credentials, experience and training permit
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment
Exposure to chemicals and substances common to an office setting
Ability to remain calm and cheerful under stressful working conditions